ADHD
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The Parent I Didn’t Ask to Be
I’ve shared my journey with my oldest on here a few times, with occasional updates on her treatment, diagnosis, etc. To some, it may seem trivial that I dwell so much on the fact that she has ADHD, among other challenges. I’ve tried to deal with it all in silence here lately, but that seems… Continue reading
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Seasons of Parenting
A common comparison for life is to look at it as seasons. Seasons change, some are harsher than others, and some are amazing. The same comparison can be made with parenting. Since my oldest has been diagnosed ADHD, I have been an open book about it. I talk about her meds, therapy, home strategies…but what… Continue reading
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ADHD and Other Things
My oldest had therapy today, and I thought, “Why not share our story?”. Now is as good a time as any, and I always get questions about it when I write on the topic. So, if you have a bit of time, here we go… Boogie was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of four.… Continue reading
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Sneaky With a Chance of Baby Powder.
Let me tell you about the time my eight-year-old thought I’d lost my mind. I’m sure this will happen MANY times over the next few years, but this one is my all-time favorite moment in my parenting history so far. Let me start with a little bit of backstory. My daughter, whom I will refer… Continue reading
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The Widow’s Heart and This Day Forward
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