Mother's Day could be one of the most over-marketed, over-hyped, and over-promoted holidays right now. And I am here to share the big secret! Are ya ready? Sitting down?
Calm yourself! Mom, do you ha...
The other day, my friend called me upset...
She'd just had a run-in with another mom who made a comment about how excited she was for summer break with her kids, then said something about how my frie...
Yesterday, I sat down for coffee with my husband (more like chugged it—parenting doesn't leave much time for sipping), and as our son went through his morning routine, we exchanged a smile.
Why?
Bec...
Here's a recent conversation I had with a parent who was concerned about her son's classroom behavior.  And that's even with support. Â
Here are the positives to note:Â
- Her son has a 504 plan.
- Ac ...
The Ability to perceive time is something we struggle with at our house. And I hear this a lot from parents that I work with. Your kiddo might constantly ask you if it’s been 30 minutes and it’s only ...
For our after-bedtime date night, my husband and I watched the Netflix documentary called "Hell Camp: Teen Nightmare" and I can't stop thinking about it. I was def yelling at the TV.
Parents would pa...
Are threats like “if you don’t stop, you’ll get TV taken away” not working? Do you feel like you are constantly throwing out punishments and then having to go back on your word? I can’t tell you how m...
Has your child ever gone to their room to get something and come back empty-handed? Do they struggle to remember where they put things at times? Chances are, their working memory is causing them to st...
So you've finally had enough to make a change. Your morning routine has to go smoother. You head over to Pinterest and print out a cute morning schedule your kiddo can follow.
You show it to them and...
Why does it take so long for my kid to get ready for school?
Oh, the dreaded battle that's on repeat every morning. Constantly reminding your child to stay on task. Brush your teeth, find your clothe...
Do you struggle with screen time with your kiddo?
I know this struggle all too well at our house and this past week it was at a whole new level.
Our entire family was sick. I mean, can't get up to g...
As a parent of a child with executive functioning challenges and an SLP specializing in this area, I understand the struggles you face in promoting independence and decision-making skills. But what if...