My husband asked me a few weeks ago what I wanted for Mother’s Day. My mind popped out an instant answer, and I choked it to death before it came out of my mouth. “I want to not be
Hey Struggling Mom, I See You
Our Screen Detox Experiment
Judging by the many parenting groups I’m in, there are two things that can magically improve your child’s behavior: do a screen detox, and have them checked for PANS/PANDAS. It’s the stock answer for practically every behavioral question. I’ve always
The Emotional Storm
I thought we were headed to the ER. As we pounded up the stairs, me running slightly behind Mr. Genius, all the horribly possibilities flashed before my eyes. Maybe he jumped off the bed again even though we’ve told
This Doesn’t Sound Right
I’m mad. I hate illogical, bureaucratic double-speak, and disrespect. Today I dealt with all of those packed into one IEP eligibility meeting. I’ve written about this earlier: we think the Engineer has auditory processing disorder (APD) and it’s hindering
And The Mom Of The Year Award Goes To …
I don’t know what’s going on. I’m almost afraid to say anything because it might abruptly end. Today, I was “awesome!” and “the best mom ever!” because I cooked meatloaf. You know, that meatloaf my kids wouldn’t touch less