I realize it isn’t PC to admit that parenting a child with Autism and ADHD sucks. But it really does sometimes. Please understand, I love my child more than my life. But it is impossible to explain to people how hard it is day-to-day. Someone once told me that having...
Every year my husband and I fill each other’s stockings. While this is very practical, it is not much fun to get a bunch of gum, razors and deodorant on Christmas morning. Last year I gave him some cookies too, but it was still kind of boring. Then the Hubs went...
My son recently told me, "It's hard to talk to you when you are reading." I told him that is a good thing because it means my brain is working. And really, I need my brain to work as much as possible. I have written before about the the importance of reading. I also...
There are roughly 8 million adults in the US living with ADHD. Less than 20% of those who meet the criteria have been diagnosed, and even less seek help. Source Unfortunately, living in denial prevents some people from realizing that life can actually get...
I love spending hours cleaning my house. Said nobody, EVER. Taking care of a home when you have ADHD, children, pets, and a husband is no easy feat. 3 p.m. Friday Afternoon The Hubs: “Ugh, how did you get it so far up in there?” Me: “I don’t know, it happened so...
**This post was sponsored by fsb associates. I was given a copy of Born To Be Wild for review.** Astonishing Facts you need to know about why teens take risks "lets go out on a boat with the guys." As teenagers, it never occurred to us that the boat might...
Every Saturday morning my son wakes me up far before I am ready. We get up and get his morning snack, consisting of mini belvitas (1/2 pack) and almond milk (1/2 plain, ½ chocolate). Snuggling, I ask him, “What should we do today?” He looks at me with those big...
***I was given a free copy of this book by FSB Associates in exchange for this review.*** Every year at my son’s school they start the year with a series of assemblies to teach the students about “The Four Bees.” Be Respectful. Be Responsible. Be a Worker. And...
***This post was written in collaboration with Anagram Interactive. ***For my full disclosure policy click here. “There is nothing like puking with somebody to make you into old friends.” ― Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar sisters from another mother My first semester in...
I don’t know about your house, but in my house having a dinner time conversation is like pulling teeth. It usually goes something like this: Me: "What did you do today?" Child: "I don’t know." Me: "Well, what was the best part?" Child: "Lunch. Playing outside." Me:...
