So I guess the title was a bit of a spoiler, but nevertheless, I am excited to say that on this very day, we are closing on our new home! “New” house is a bit of a misnomer–it’s actually over 150 years old! Can I just say that it is my absolute dream house?!? I […]
Why I’m Okay with Labeling My Special-Needs Child
Can I tell you a secret? It’s kind of counter-cultural, so it might sound a little off-putting at first, but hear me out: I have a child with some neurological disorders, and I’m okay with labeling her. Yikes. It does sound strange, when I read it back to myself. Can I explain what I […]
3 Things to Consider Before Giving Your Child Melatonin
It seems like everywhere I look, a new article is popping up about melatonin for children. Some articles sing its praises as a natural, sanity-saving remedy. Other articles scare the pants off of us by telling us our child’s hormones will be thrown out of whack and they will become dependent on it like little […]
The Best Green Smoothie Recipe
If there’s one thing we love in this household, it’s a good green smoothie recipe. I love smoothies, and my toddler loves smoothies. They are a great way to add a concentrated dose of fruit to your diet, and, in the case of green smoothies, even sneak in some vegetables! This particular green smoothie also […]
How to Survive Being Your Child’s Emotional Regulator
Before I had a child, I thought being a mom was going to be hard. The world told me it would be, and I believed the world. I can say with certainty that being a stay-at-home mom is much more difficult than any other job I’ve had in my life, and I know I’m not […]
How To Respond When People Don’t “See” Your Child’s Disability
When people see my 2-year-old-daughter thrashing around and screaming in the grocery store, it’s easier to assume that I’m a bad mother, not that my child’s nervous system is glitching out and telling her the flickering fluorescent light is a sign of the impending apocalypse. Its easier to assume that I’m pandering to her when […]
Friday Favorites – Modern Minimalist Decor
Do you know what happens when you have a little one who can’t nap without someone laying next to them? Pinterest happens, my friends. Me and my iPhone, for two hours a day, every single day this week. Since our family plans to move to a different town and a bigger house soon, I have […]
DIY Chalk Paint Recipe And Dresser Makeover
If you are the type of person who loves the idea of painting old furniture but hates the idea of scraping, sanding, priming, and painting, then you need chalk paint in your life, this house painting in apex nc services might be your answer. Chalk paint about which you can continue reading is wonderful because […]
5 Books About Sensory Processing Disorder
From the moment I learned that something called Sensory Processing Disorder existed, I was sure my daughter had it. I was desperate for knowledge–anything that might help me figure out how to help my child (and my sanity!) make it through the day. I had never even heard of SPD before, so I had no […]
4 Ways To Help Your Child’s Self-Regulation
Self regulation is one of those things no one notices it until its not there. Many children with Sensory Processing Disorder and other special needs lack self-regulation. So what exactly is self-regulation? And how do you help your child get it? Simply put, self-regulation is your ability to control your behavior and respond appropriately to your immediate […]
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