As a homeschooling and traveling mama I spend A LOT of time with my kiddo. And when I say a lot I mean pretty much all day, just about every day. School year or summer, it’s all the same. She is my little sidekick. Generally, I love this and see it as a gift that…
Category: Development
Jumping in Feet First: A Lesson on Trust
Swimmers of every age are walking around confidently; talking with teammates, placing their neoprene swim caps on their heads and churning the water with their kicking feet. My family slowly makes our way to an opening beside the pool, ready to park our lawn chairs and drop our belongings in a spot for the foreseeable…
How Eliminating the Word “No”, Stopped Toddler Tantrums
My husband and I sat down that night defeated. He poured us both a glass of wine and we looked at each other with exhausted eyes. This had become our nightly ritual. I drank more wine in the past week than I ever had before. We were in the thick of toddler tantrums with our…
The Montessori Method: 5 Things to Know
Anyone who’s a mom has likely heard the phrase, “The Montessori Method,” thrown around when their children get to be school-aged. You may know it’s an education style or a way of life–but, some might not know more than that. But what is the Montessori Method exactly? Is Montessori right for you? Here are some…
Becoming a Special Needs Mom
Bringing home my firstborn was one of the greatest days of my life. I couldn’t imagine a more perfect little tiny baby. Fast forward a few years, and I was faced with the reality that I was going to be a special needs mom. This was something that I was not wanting to face, and…
Instilling Self Worth in Young Women
Self-worth, confidence, self-esteem; whatever you call it- for some reason, in young girls and grown women alike, it seems to be lacking. How can we raise and support females to become strong, confident women? If we go back to when a mother is pregnant, there is a different excitement when people find out the gender…
What We’re Into This Week {Vol. 15}
What we’re thinking about… Summer & Bathing Suits I know, I know, most people dread this, but the idea of shopping for warmer weather is exciting! With that said… Have you heard of Cupshe? If you’re looking for cute, good quality, reasonably priced bathing suits… you gotta check out Cupshe. You can also score some…
How My Time as an OT Taught Me to be a Parent
When I Didn’t Think I Had it In Me I was diagnosed with significant endometriosis at a young age. At the time of my diagnosis, I was told that I would have a really hard time conceiving, especially if I was older than 30. At that time, becoming a parent was the farthest thing from…
Making Moments Count: Building Memories and an Inner Circle for the Spectrum Family
So you just read the title, but don’t let it fool you. Yes, these are things that I have learned over 17 years of parenting. And yes, they are things that definitely pertain to my little people with Autism. But no, they are not just important life lessons for the ASD parent. I truly believe…
5 Kid-Tested Ways to Help a Picky Eater
Having a child who’s a picky eater feels like a neverending battle of the wills. My daughter has sensory processing disorder, which affects mealtimes. One of our longest therapy journeys has been her uphill climb to becoming an adventurous eater. My middle child has always followed her lead and is quite picky himself, whereas my…