Fear is a buffet of subtle flavors: suspense, apprehension, foreboding, disquiet. The stories in Thirty Scary Tales do not shock with extreme violence or gross you out with masses of gore. They may, however, induce [read more]
Today has just been one of those days where it seems as though every little thing annoys the mess out of me. I hate days like that, because I always feel like I turn into [read more]
I don’t always get a chance to “connect” with my boys like I want to. They are at the age now where I’m not sure what I should say, or can say, that won’t embarrass [read more]
I saw this on Facebook this morning and I just had to share here on the blog! All too often, my own little testosterone carriers have come up with a quip or two worthy of [read more]
Those of you who know me, know that I have some pretty severe dental issues going on. No matter how vigilant I was with my dental hygiene, heredity reared its ugly head and I am [read more]
Teenagers are crafty, stubborn, and relentless. If they want something they will stop at nothing and no one to get it. With this is mind, when disciplining teenagers we not only need to make a [read more]
I absolutely LOVE IT when I come across articles – written by other moms – that agree with something that I have written concerning ADD or ADHD. If you have a child who is unique [read more]
I don’t normally rant and rave about politics here on the blog until it is about something that is near and dear to my heart. Quite frankly, I’m madder than a wet hen right about [read more]
My 13-year-old son has ADHD. To look at him, he is like every other gangly, teenage boy. You cannot tell just by looking at him, that he has a neurological disorder. His behavior can [read more]
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Motivation is key when you dedicate yourself to a fitness routine. If you keep a journal or work out with a friend, you can hold yourself accountable and easily reach your goals. Take it one [read more]
Forget spooky ghouls and goblins — for dentists, candy is the scariest thing about Halloween. In 2012, the incidence of cavities among preschoolers was on the rise for the first time in 40 years, according [read more]
I would so totally be down for this for Halloween! Bacon and Jello Shooters for the parents or shots of the flavored vodkas from Smirnoff while the kids collect their candy! This would be so totally [read more]
Living with ADHD is hard. Being the parent of someone with ADHD is hard. Being the teacher of someone with ADHD is hard. Together, with understanding, we can make it through, we can make a [read more]
I woke this morning to a much cooler, fall-like greeting. The cooler temperatures this morning had me hankering for sweaters, hot cider with cinammon, and beautifully vibrant leaves swirling down on a gentle breeze around [read more]
If you have difficulty getting your ADD/ADHD child to settle down and get ready for bedtime, these tips can help. [read more]
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