If this is your first time here, let me introduce myself. I may not be a Sensory Processing Disorder expert, but I play one on TV. Actually, scratch that. I am an expert. I know more than every expert, pediatrician, and psychiatrist I've seen yet. Why do I know more? Because I won't take "I … Continue reading Does your sensory kid hate brushing his teeth? How about your typical kid? You can thank me later.
I’m not saying YOUR child doesn’t have anxiety. I’m saying just because mine likes to control everything doesn’t mean HE does.
I think I may have over-advocated for my son a few weeks back. You didn't think there was such a thing did you? It's kind of like Munchausen by Proxy, only not. I wasn't making him sick or faking symptoms or anything. No, instead I was willing to accept a list of possible disorders based … Continue reading I’m not saying YOUR child doesn’t have anxiety. I’m saying just because mine likes to control everything doesn’t mean HE does.
The Commotion You Know
Isaiah's tennis teacher is a saint. He specializes in teaching 4-8 year olds tennis. Enough said. As the mother of an 8-year-old I can personally vouch for how difficult that must be. Oh wait - I forget we are assuming that child is typical. But my child is not typical, and this class includes … Continue reading The Commotion You Know
An Ode to Pete Seeger
I never knew the banjo was a hillbilly instrument. When I first saw a banjo, it was in my father's arms. My father was a chemist, a business owner and a banjo player. He didn't play with a group. He played for fun, he played for us kids, but he also played for himself, a … Continue reading An Ode to Pete Seeger
I Get Free Chocolate but What You Can Get is SO Much Better!
Sometimes I forget how lucky I am. I get bogged down by the day-to-day, and forget. Forget that some people never get a chance to live their dreams. Thanks to my friend Melissa from Home on Deranged, who shares my same cuckooness and weirdo sense of humor, I got to be part of an amazing … Continue reading I Get Free Chocolate but What You Can Get is SO Much Better!
Living With Food Allergies – I’m Not Pulling any Punches
Birthday parties will never be the same. It doesn’t matter how old your kid is when you find out he has food allergies, the first thing that goes through your head is; he’s never going to have a normal life. I know it sounds melodramatic - to you maybe, if your kid doesn’t … Continue reading Living With Food Allergies – I’m Not Pulling any Punches
The Beatle Who Vanished
Is there a band more recognizable than The Beatles? When searching for the Best Rock Band of All-Time the answer was unanimous. But search for the answer to this question, "Who is the fifth Beatle?" and amazingly you will not find the real answer. On June 3, 1964 the fate of a successful, but small-time … Continue reading The Beatle Who Vanished
Twisted MixTape – Last Dance
Well folks, this is it. The band is packing up, the punch bowl is empty and the balloons are swimming on the dance floor. This is the last Twisted MixTape Tuesday for a while, and I'm feeling nostalgic already. This week's theme is Missing You or Farewell. I will be missing all of you these … Continue reading Twisted MixTape – Last Dance
Twisted MixTape – Hold It Up To The Light
Sometimes a song speaks to you. To your innermost workings and seems to know exactly how you are feeling and what you are going through. Sometimes a song captures absurdity and hilarity so well you can listen to it anytime and be in a good mood. Sometimes a song's lyrics can just be so odd, … Continue reading Twisted MixTape – Hold It Up To The Light
Complacency Can Kill or Nut Allergy and Anaphylaxis are Kissing Cousins
If you've read my blog, you know by now, that my motto is "You are your child's only advocate." You may also know, that I have done my best to not create drama around my child by over reacting, and playing the "why me?" card. What I may not have shared, is that after 6 … Continue reading Complacency Can Kill or Nut Allergy and Anaphylaxis are Kissing Cousins
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