Have Myself a Merry Little Christmas

The holidays are known for being full of emotion. The joy surrounding the season is intensified but for some, so is the pain. This time that we gather with loved ones and celebrate in our different and unique ways is so precious. I have always loved Thanksgiving and Christmas and all of the days inContinue reading “Have Myself a Merry Little Christmas”

Looking at Things Differently

True to my history, it’s been almost a year since I posted here. So much has happened in the past 11 months that I don’t even know where to begin. As those of us with ADHD tend to do, I’ll make a long story longer: I was diagnosed with ADHD at 27 when my daughterContinue reading “Looking at Things Differently”

Make Messy Play Clean(ish)

Over here, sensory activities are one of our favorite things to do. Sensory bins are an incredible tool to have for kids on so many levels. Sensory bins can be used for calming, fine motor practice, memory retention, imaginary play, introducing new information, or expanding on topics that have been previously introduced. Sensory play canContinue reading “Make Messy Play Clean(ish)”

Wishes and Dreams

We watched Cinderella yesterday. Two different versions in fact. “If you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true.” The classic fairy tale mindset. If you just keep believing in yourself and trying, success will come. You’ll get the guy, you’ll have the picket fence, you’ll be the rock star, you’ll startContinue reading “Wishes and Dreams”