A Super Spontaneous International Getaway
I am so psyched, you have no idea! For so long, I’ve been exhausted and burnt out. Parenting is exhausting even in the best of times — but add being a single mom, raising special needs kids, and managing your own disabilities, and it’s no wonder the burnout runs even deeper. The last time this […]
Brain Breaks That Don’t Cost a Dime: The Secret to Saner Afternoons
Some people are very anti games, games you play on the phone or computer. But these games get a bad rap. Did you know that they literally use tetris to help prevent PTSD developing after trauma? They can also help with ADHD; I have an easier time focusing on certain things when playing an easy […]
What Every Stressed-Out Parent Should Know About CBD
Oh, the stress of parenting. Life in general can be challenging but being a parent makes it exponentially more so. There are many things you can do to decrease your stress levels, fortunately. Some of them are lifestyle things, therapy is another, medication can help as well. And among the medications, there are more natural […]
How to Handle Insomnia When You’re the Only Parent Awake
Sleep issues. It seems like everyone has them these days. When you’re a parent and you need your energy to take care of your children, insomnia can really mess with your life. I have the opposite issue, in that I am tired all the time and want to sleep as much as possible, but I […]
GPS Trackers For Kids & Pets That Won’t Break The Bank
If you have a kid that wanders (like I had when my youngest was a preschooler) or you have a dog that sometimes sprints, you might think about ways to keep them safe and find them just in case. Here are some of the best GPS trackers for your young child and pets that are […]
Supporting Student Mental Health: The Role of School Psychologists
School psychologists can be life changing in the lives of many students. Many times children in special ed programs learn valuable life skills in sessions with these school psychologists. Other times, kids that are in regular school programs meet with school psychologists for therapy sessions to deal with their mental health issues. By being part […]
I’ve Been a Busy Handywoman!
With a body that feels broken a lot of the time, with a lot of chronic pain and chronic exhaustion, a lot of the DIY type activities I used to do are off the table, which is kind of disappointing. I like to feel powerful and capable, and these things take a hit at my […]
How to Find the Best Math Tutor in New York City: Your Ultimate Guide to Success
I’m currently looking for a math tutor. Though I am pretty good scholastically and could help my kids with most school subjects, my sons learned/are learning the highest level high school math in our country, which is harder than the math that I learned in my one and only year of college. Because of various […]
Why Your Child’s Creativity at Home Matters More Than Grades
Growing up, all my parents cared about were grades. They made me feel that if I got good grades, that was what made me lovable, and if I didn’t get perfect scores… Well, lets just say that that was part of why I unschooled my kids, because I wanted my kids to have a love […]
Sneaky but Smart: Easy Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More Veggies
Know that saying of “I used to be the perfect parent, before I had kids?” Well, that applied to me not only before I had kids, but all those things I thought I knew everything about when I was a newer parent with fewer and younger kids… as my kids grew up and as I […]
