Aug
06
8 Ways Simplified Living Improves Behavior for Extreme Children
While my husband and I have lived tiny with our two kids and our dog for a year now, the tiny life isn’t for everyone. Our decision to drastically downsize, Read more
Aug
01
The Summer of “Yes”: How Changing My Vocabulary Changed My Entire Perspective
Our son received his first diagnoses three summers ago. Since then, four more have been added to his laundry list of what teachers and therapists would deem ‘special needs’. Our Read more
Jul
28
An Honest Letter to My Elementary School Son
Dear Son As You Brave Elementary School, School is so exciting to you right now, little one. You are unsure about what is to come but the unknown allows you Read more
Jul
18
Public School vs Roadschool For The Child With Behavior Diagnosis
Many parents toil and strain over the decision to pull their children from the public school system or to never start them in the first place. For our family, this Read more
Jul
16
Chill Out, Wives: 5 Reasons Your Husband Needs Bro Time
Ironically enough (because my life isn’t already an episode in Sarcasm Daily), I had this post set for this week before last weekend ever happened. I am learning, as I Read more
Jul
10
How To Build A Killer Roadschool Room When Space Is Limited: 4 Tips To Make The Most Out Of Your Area
Living tiny with kids is something many argue cannot be done, but here we are–a year in and loving it. We have chosen to Roadschool our kids so we are Read more
Jul
08
When Discipline Goes Wrong (Or Unexpectedly Right)
*Guest Post by Calleen Petersen of An Ordinary Mom My 5-year-old daughter’s room was a mess, like, can’t even get through the door mess. It didn’t matter how many times Read more
Jul
06
Dear Anxiety, You’re Robbing My Kids of Their Mama
I remember spending countless family dinners gathered around my grandma’s kitchen table with cousins, aunts and uncles, and my grandma…but sometimes my mom was absent. I never understood why anyone Read more
Jul
03
Summer Survival Guide for Parents of Extreme Children: Five Strategies to Enjoy Your Summer Break Together
I often write about the real life musings of raising a child with extreme behavior disorders. For other special needs parents like myself, the idea of spending two hot months Read more
Jun
29
Roadschooling: 5 Ways Going Tiny Renewed the Fun in Learning
Have you found yourself binge-watching HGTV and dreaming of a tiny house on wheels that can take you anywhere? If you are like me, then you can find yourself elbow-deep Read more
Jun
25
4 Tips to Surviving July 4th With Your Sensory Sensitive Kiddo
Regardless of whether or not your child carries an official diagnosis, many kids and young adults’ daily lives are affected by sensory needs that are either being under-met or overwhelmed. Read more
Jun
22
Surviving Simplified Living With Kids: 5 Must-Know Tips
The tiny living movement is growing wildly in popularity, however, it is important to really evaluate things before you decide to downsize-especially if you have kids in tow. We have Read more
Jun
08
Overcoming Negative Self Talk When It’s The Only Inner Voice You’ve Ever Known
There is no question that going tiny has been a game changer for our little family. The decision to radically downsize has done a wealth of good for us, but Read more
Jun
07
10 Days to A Happy Target Father’s Day
So, Father’s Day admittedly sneaks up on me every single year. I have great intentions, like most mamas, but life is crazy busy. If you are like me, you may Read more
Jun
07
6 Simple Solutions for Sensory Sensitive Kids in the Heat and Cold
The summer can bring about endless challenges for kids with sensory needs. One major road block to enjoying fun in the sun can be for those parents of kiddos who Read more
Jun
05
My Secret Sanity-Saver When Traveling with an Anxious Child
Guest Post by Jaquelene Hall from Boogers Abroad We lived in Europe for three years and traveled to more than 20 countries with our boys. But one kid used to Read more
Jun
03
Dear Friend Of A Special Needs Parent
*Guest Post by Colleen Petersen of An Ordinary Mom blog You are likely wondering why I’ve disappeared from our friendship. It’s not you. It’s me. You see, right now I’m grappling Read more
Jun
01
Father’s Day Finds for Every Type of Dad
Let’s not mince words here. Every dad has things they’d like to have, even if they say not to get them anything for Father’s Day. Here is a hearty list Read more
May
27
To The Homeschool Mom From An Outsider: Here’s Why You’re Amazing
*Guest post by Kelsey Scism I’m not a homeschool mom. Nope. Couldn’t handle it. Here are five reasons why… I like spending time with my kids, but not all of Read more
May
23
ADHD And Bedtime: How To End The Ongoing Nightmare
Bedtime for most kids can be a pain, but trying to calm and soothe your ADHDer into a deep sleep can sometimes feel impossible. In our house, our son (who Read more
May
22
The Fine Line Between Loner and Lonely: 5 Reasons Why Some Kids With Behavior Concerns Struggle To Make Friends
Raising children with special needs is truly a calling that can change the way any run-of-the-mill parent views rearing kids. Our concerns and fears move quickly from Will they be picked Read more
May
16
Why Your ‘Harmless’ Comments Are So Hurtful To Parents Like Me
* Guest Post by Jaqueline Miller *Originally Posted on Scary Mommy As the mom of a child with dyslexia, I find myself dodging thoughtless, verbal grenades from people who don’t have Read more
May
15
We Were A One Car Family For A Year And This Is What Happened
Downsizing our house was one thing, but when we were considering going to a shared vehicle, even I thought we had lost our minds. I mean, how were we possibly Read more
May
08
Dear Mom, Sorry I Was A Total Sh*t Teenager
Seriously, how did you not kick me out by 16?! I was a pretty decent kid. I minded the rules, got good grades, the typically predictable behavior of a Type Read more