I've missed a couple of "Wellness Wednesday" opportunities so I wanted to share a few more strategies or positive coping skills for kids - that may be useful to you as a parent - particularly if you have a child who may be struggling behaviorally or emotionally. I shared about dietary changes & kids, here. … Continue reading Positive Coping Skills for Kids
Two years ago today, a six-year-old boy and his little sister walked into my home - sometime after 8:00 in the evening. Two years ago my life changed forever. The little boy I eventually expected to adopt, based on his case and plan, was a tiny six-year-old. Always hungry - physically, spiritually, and emotionally - … Continue reading The Day my Life Changed Forever
If you have a child that struggles with ADHD or other complex diagnoses - particularly if they experienced trauma at any point, it can feel very lonely. Not only is it isolating because people do not understand and lack compassion, but the medical profession sometimes seems to work at cross purposes. I sometimes wonder if … Continue reading Tips for Eliminating Foods That May Worsen Behavioral Issues in Kids
For those who have been reading for a while, you know that I had a {foster} son I expected to adopt. He is now living somewhere else and won't be back with me. There's not a chance I'll share details here. But I will tell you for sure that I am grieving this loss. I … Continue reading Goodbyes
Today didn’t go quite as planned. My disorganization at home has caught up with me. I was frustrated and irritated. It’s all an inside job. I could’ve saved myself the trouble by slowing down & relaxing. I turned a moment that should’ve been fun - baking Christmas cookies with my kiddo - into a chore. … Continue reading Learning Life Lessons from a Seven-Year-Old
Monday is my {foster} son's first day of second-grade. The other day we attended his Back to School night. We met his teacher, saw his classroom, and turned in paperwork. I was a little overwhelmed. I'm not going to lie. But as we took a photo in front of the PTO's "selfie station," and I … Continue reading Back to School: Newbie Mom Firsts
My son's 7th birthday was last weekend. I am a first time mom at 42. My life is filled with firsts these days. He has been with me for a handful of months. He may be with me forever. I don't know what his life held before he entered mine - except in small bits … Continue reading Rejecting Pinterest Perfect
My son's last day of school was more than a week ago. On the 7th, I was there for his end of year awards, which I shared about, here. The following day, I left work to pick him up at 3:30. When I arrived in the parking lot of the school, I realized there was … Continue reading Healthy Attachment
Today was my kiddo's first grade awards & end of year party. He has been so excited about it all week. Yes, he asks about the last day of school. But he also asked how many days until the 7th. He came to my bedroom door at 6:15 this morning, knocking loudly. I thought something … Continue reading First Grade – Kiddo Update
I have a lot on my mind. I'm not sure what to share so here are a few random thoughts about things: My foster son is African American. If you doubt racism exists, I can confirm for you that it does. Go ahead and stay in your safe little corner if you disagree. But, I'll … Continue reading Random
