As a parent, it’s natural to want to calm down a child when they’re upset or agitated. However, finding the right words to say can be challenging, especially if you’re feeling stressed or anxious yourself. In this blog post, we’ll explore some powerful phrases that can help you…
In honor of my son’s 9th birthday, I wanted to share nine things I absolutely adore about him. Keep in mind there are millions of things, but since he’s turning nine, I wanted to focus on nine. He’s an incredible kid, so it was hard to narrow down….
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety are two of the most common mental health conditions affecting our children today. The two conditions can interact in complex ways, and when they occur together, they can present a unique set of challenges for a child and their families. If your child…
I have personally suffered with anxiety since I was a teenager, and now as I see my young son deal with it, it makes anxiety even more close to my heart. I’ve been trying to better understand my own anxiety for years, but now my primary focus has…
(Originally published in February of 2017) I’ll never forget the moment I received that phone call. It was a sunny, cold Monday afternoon, and I was sitting in my favorite recliner sipping on coffee. I was elated because the Saturday before we had gotten a BFP-one that we…
Most of us get warm, tingly feelings when we talk about our grandparents because generally speaking they are loving, warm and sweet. Others are every bit of sass and sarcasm yet equally exciting. Some grandparents spoil their grandchildren rotten, while others even raise them. Yet, some don’t truly…
Dearest Beckett, Today you turn four, and I find myself wondering where all the time has gone. I’m still not entirely convinced that we didn’t miss a year, but you are indeed four. Ever since you came into our lives, you’ve kept us on our toes. From spending…
Individuals with ADHD are often creative, curious, intelligent and helpful. They tend to be individuals who enjoy creating something out of nothing, drawing and writing and eager to know all of the things, however; these individuals can also struggle in a classroom setting. I’ve witnessed this time and…
Some days are just hard. Some days you struggle. Some days knock the dang floor right out from underneath you rendering you feeling defeated. There are days when they take every thing out of you, and you question how you can keep going. For those mommas on the…