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…
Category: Kids
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…
8 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day with Your Kids
Do you ever just think that you could do something better for the planet? Now, I’m definitely not perfect, but I am conscious about my actions when it comes to waste and recycling. After all, Earth is the only place we have to live, so we need to take care of it! Earth Day has…
On the Road Again: Top Picks for Autism Friendly Family Vacations
I know, I know. You are thinking life at home is stressful enough with your autistic child, so why on earth would I load them up for a week of torture? One simple answer, with the right amount of planning, vacationing with our spectrum kids can be fun. Here are my top picks for Autism…
5 Ways to Positive Parenting
These last couple of weeks I have had a serious case of cabin fever. Actual fevers, snots galore, less sleep than normal and not as much time outside has led to me being a bit of a shit mom. I could tell myself those are all excuses for not being the mom I want to…
Participation Medals and Kindness Awards
Disclaimer: If my child received one, I would probably cry and take pictures, too. BUT, to view this in an unbiased way, I have to ask…why are we giving children rewards for DOING WHAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE DOING ANYWAY? With my older daughter in school, I am beginning to see that children receive…
Mom Confessions: A Judgy Mom’s Mea Culpa
Whether you’d like to admit it or not, we’ve all judged other moms at least once in our lifetimes. Maybe you were single and nowhere near having children, or a new mom, or pregnant when you did it. In any case, we’ve all been a judgy mom at one time or another. I’ve done it….
Why My Kids Play Outside in All Weather
For kids, cabin fever can happen during any season. That’s why I encourage my kids to partake in as much outdoor play as possible–in all weather. Without fail, every weekday afternoon approximately 15 minutes after my daughter gets off the bus, my kids start chasing each other around the house. Their game starts with good…
Creating a Kid’s Art Space in a Small Home
From a very young age, my daughter showed a strong interest in art. She’d choose scribbling away on a paper towel roll or gluing a million buttons on a piece of paper over anything else. It felt important to me to create a kid’s art space for her creativity in our small home. It’s easy…
What I Want My Firstborn to Know as We Prepare for Baby #2
As I prepare to give birth to my second child, I’m reflecting a lot on how different this pregnancy is from my first, and how life will change with the addition of another child. I’ve talked to people with two and three kids and I’ve learned that it’s not going to be an easy adjustment….