As you all know, I am not a doctor so I write about this topic based on how it impacts my family. According to CHADD.org, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder characterized by developmentally inappropriate impulsivity, inattention, and in some cases, hyperactivity. With my oldest son I believe he has grown out of […]
Modeling Kindness
You’ve heard me speak about raising children with values and the importance of them to me. Kindness is extremely important in my eyes and I remind them of this as well as model it for them. Unfortunately, in the real world, I find myself asking: is it really that difficult to be kind to others […]
Teaching Our Children Good Manners
Having good manners is extremely important to me in our household. It wasn’t stressed so much in my house growing up. I mean, of course we were told to say “thank you” and be respectful toward our elders but I think it goes way beyond that. Here are a few good manners that we practice […]
Flu Facts And Myths For Moms
Sometimes I get mami brain fail and forget stuff! I am human, right? I am a mom that has so many things going on including a child in middle school and another in first grade while I’m searching for work and yes, worrying about the flu season that is quickly approaching. My oldest reminded me […]
Special Needs Kids Don’t Get Awards?
My son was looking forward to his graduation for months. He was so EXCITED to celebrate his small accomplishments and looked forward to sharing the experience with those he calls his friends. As the hype of this event continued he told me that he looked forward to all of the awards that would be distributed […]
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