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What is Educational Therapy?

Educational therapy is figuring out how a child learns best, assessing their academic needs (as well as at home, and even socially), and creating a goal-focused PLAN OF ACTION to help that student find success.

How Kids Think

My son said “Why does God have to do that?” the other day when our friends canceled our pool date with a sick child. It struck me in the heart. As I work and talk with parents, I hear phrases like “He blames everyone but himself,” or, “It’s always someone else’s fault.” As parents weContinue reading “How Kids Think”

Why being the boss on a trial basis is the best thing you’ll ever do for your career.

Have you ever “stepped up” at work? Leaders (even undercover ones) usually do. Have you taken on a project that everyone else balked at? Have you “covered” for the boss when she was out of town (or, in my case, on maternity leave)? If you’ve NEVER considered it due to the time commitment or responsibility,Continue reading “Why being the boss on a trial basis is the best thing you’ll ever do for your career.”

Work from Home as an ADHDer

This is because she’s given herself space to be creative the day before, or the hour before and is not burnt out. Creative expression is energizing when harnessed to offset mundane or less creative tasks.

Alleviate Exhausted Parenting Syndrome

Parenting doesn’t have to be exhausting (unless it’s the newborn phase, because, well there’s no way around that except for a night nurse). If parenting is exhausting and you don’t have a newborn, it’s because you’re choosing to correct too many things. Remember, our goal is to get our children to make good choices once we’re NOT AROUND to support them.

So, how do we stop FIGHTING EVERY BATTLE?

Enter: Family Values

World Autism Day and Travel

I was invited to write a guest blog post for the gowhee.com travel app and website. World Autism Day is Friday, April 2nd. If you’re planning a trip with your kiddos once the world reopens, I think you’ll find some good tips here. What is Sensory Sensitivity? We use our senses (there are actually 8Continue reading “World Autism Day and Travel”

Oreos and Prosecco for Breakfast: The Wins and Weirds of Life on the Road

This is a forgotten post from our final 2 weeks on the road last July. Feels like a lifetime ago. Enjoy!!! Road trippin’ with three kids and a dog is not for the faint of heart. Now that we’re finally settled in San Antonio for a bit I’ve had some time toContinue reading “Oreos and Prosecco for Breakfast: The Wins and Weirds of Life on the Road”

How to Spend $500 on Fortnite in one Month– Lessons from a Pre-teen

Of course, my son’s X-box is MIA for a month. He’s mad about this, but, hey, life is tough when you spend $500 without asking.

Slow Parenting: Embracing Simplicity before Puerto Rico

It’s unconventional, taking my family to Puerto Rico for 10 months. But, I realize what the greater goal is: simplification. There are so many choices, conveniences, decisions, schools, activities, and schedules to juggle as a parent. Overwhelming isn’t the word. It’s just complete, chaotic overload. Throw two working parents, 3 kids, 2 jobs, 2 sideContinue reading “Slow Parenting: Embracing Simplicity before Puerto Rico”

Why Minimalism is hard for ADHDers and How to Create White Space

ADHDers need goals. We are typically results-oriented. That’s the reason I took 4 years to complete my first two years of college (What was the point of all these required courses, again?). It’s the reason ADHD elementary school students don’t finish the worksheet. And why more hours spent at your computer don’t always equal moreContinue reading “Why Minimalism is hard for ADHDers and How to Create White Space”