Parenting and Kids

Solitude Deprivation & Anxiety in the Post-Millennial Age
“I’m bored!” my kids say to me yet again. This happens especially as soon as one of their iPads die. I’m sure you’ve heard this too from your kid, or someone’s kid. We’ve all experienced what it’s like to be bored. Sometimes you feel like you’re in a funk - there are things you could do, but you just don’t feel like doing it. For my kids, it’s generally when their devices die and now they feel like the world has come to an end; like their device is the... Read more...
Our Son Was Born With Cystic Fibrosis
Parenting can be hard on a good day. Before kids, we always dream or imagine what life is going to be like when we get older. We’ll get married at 25, have kids at 27 and have our dream careers. At least that was my thought when I was 12. You don’t think about the things that can go wrong when you’re young. We’re strong, and basically indestructible - at least that’s how I felt until the day I had my first baby. When I had my first child, I... Read more...
Why We Need Adult Time and Alone Time
Hello! Welcome to this week’s blog! Today, I want to talk about why we need both adult time (if you’re a parent or a caregiver), and quiet time. I’m writing this from the perspective of being a parent of three children, but needing quiet time can be for anyone. You don’t need to have children to require time out. Maybe you have a hectic work life full of meetings, a large family or a large circle of friends that always want to hang out. Regardless, we’ll talk about the feelings... Read more...
Making Yourself a Priority As a Parent
If you’re a parent, you know how everything changed as soon as your first little person entered this world. All of a sudden, you became responsible for providing for them, and ensuring they grow up and become a good person. It’s a lot of responsibility - and it never goes away. You always feel like you need to do things for them and (maybe not always provide), but you will be there in a pinch if they ever need you. Sound familiar? At the time of writing, my kiddos are... Read more...
The Benefit of Positive Affirmations for Children
When you do a good job at something, and it’s recognized with praise, it makes you feel good. But should praise only be given when something has been done? Everything we say and do has consequences, good and bad. Perhaps we need to be more purposeful in our praise, especially to children. I have not yet talked about affirmations and the benefits they bring. As for children, I think it’s something that we should do as often as we can. Have you ever noticed that when you tell your kids... Read more...
Parenting A Child With ADHD
Hello! Welcome back to my blog! Today, I want to discuss my thoughts and my personal struggles with parenting a child diagnosed with ADHD. First, I personally have an issue with labels. Remember, any of the “diagnoses” made by ourselves or doctors are just that - diagnoses and do not take into account the individual. (I.e. Two different children could have the same diagnosis, and it could present completely differently in each child). These labels that we give ourselves are just names to describe a pattern or condition that we... Read more...
How To Stay Sane When Your Kids Are Driving You Crazy
I’ve heard it said once that people without kids are happier. I’m sure studies have been done to show that people with kids show much higher stress levels than people without kids, but children also bring you inconspicuous amounts of of joy too. It can never really be known for sure whether people without kids would be happier with kids or vice versa, because you’ll never know the difference. So, if you do have kids, and your hair is standing on end like mine, here are some of my ideas... Read more...
The Best Nasal Aspirator For Babies
Hi fellow parents! This is a new section of my blog. I realized that I have three kids, and while mentioning that fact in other blogs, I haven’t actually focused on parenting issues. So if you have kids as well, let’s commiserate, shall we? As you know, babies have limited ways to get rid of congestion. Usually, they can sneeze and dislodge whatever is inside. Sometimes this doesn't always work. You can use nasal drops which will help soften the inside of the nose. Then the child can either sneeze... Read more...