How to Advocate for and Accommodate Special Needs Children

As both a parent of children with disabilities and someone with disabilities myself, I understand just how crucial accommodations are—whether in school, the workplace, or daily life. If you’re a parent of a child who requires additional support, here are some tips on how to advocate effectively and ensure the right accommodations are in place. […]

DIY Modest Nimona Cosplay Costume Without Much Sewing Required

All dressed up in cosplay at the convention, minus the belt. Halloween is right around the corner, and in that spirit, I wanted to share some costumes that my daughters and I recently made and wore. They wanted it to wear to a Comic Con type event, but I told them that if I was […]

My New Favorite Parenting Purchase- a CBT Cognitive Distortions Chart

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy used to treat different mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more. It works by noticing and stopping the cycle of negative thought patterns, which helps people individuals manage stress, improve their coping skills, and in general improve their mental health. While I haven’t […]

Choosing The Best Before & After School Care For Your Child

As parents, we want the best for our kids, the safest and most nourishing environments, but its hard to know how to pick the best caregivers for them. In addition to care during the school day, sometimes parents need longer hours, especially when the hours of the school day don’t align with their work schedule. […]

Having Children in Medical School: The Benefits and Challenges

Going to college when you have kids is much harder than going when you don’t, no question about it. Medical school is even harder than the average college, so you can imagine having children in medical school sure isn’t an easy thing, and many people would advise against it. Here are some pros and cons, […]

4 Orthodontic Issues Your Child Might Experience

Orthodontics… It’s something that people short on cash often really dread, because orthodonture is far from cheap. In some cases, like mine, it was either orthodonture or likely need to get dentures by the time I was 30, because of how bad my mouth was. My father’s cousin Marty had overlapping roots so badly that […]

Legal Steps to Take After a School Playground Injury

My son is prone to injury. He’s broken 7 bones. 3 of them happened during school. In none of those cases was it on the playground, and in none of the cases was it actually caused by anything other than his actions, but people have told me that I still have grounds to sue, because […]

Best Kid-Friendly Air Fryer Recipes: Delicious and Healthy Meals

Air fryers are all the rage these days, and its not hard to see why. They are very versatile and easy to use, and since they get the texture of frying without the oil, they are healthier as well. But as a parent of kids, it can be even more tempting. Because there is no […]