See You in Snore Court
Yes, Your Honor, I understand the nature of these charges. And yes, I am aware that these proceedings allow me the right not to incriminate myself. Most of all, I recognize that anything I say can and will be held…
Letting Go of Flawless!
While everyone’s holiday traditions differ, the high expectations and level of activity surrounding all holidays and special events can be very stressful, especially if you have a child with a disability or even mild sensory issues. Too often, we set…
Holiday Potty Training and Gratitude Strategies
My two-year-old started potty training this month, and he’s doing pretty well. We’ll be traveling over the holidays, and I’m wondering if I should have waited. Is it a bad idea to put him back in diapers? Learning to use…
Raising Generous Children
Last year, my kids had their first interaction with Legendary Santa. While they were captivated by all the wonder of the experience, their favorite activity (to my surprise) was visiting the Fawn Shop with their MaeMae and PaPa and purchasing…
The Truth About Fostering and Adoption
There are more than 4,000 children currently in foster care in Virginia. Of those, approximately 700 are legally available to be adopted, waiting for a family like yours to provide them with a forever family. Fostering and adopting a child…
Makin’ the Lists!
My child had worked so hard on her list that year that I couldn’t bear the thought of watching her hand it over to Santa. Things might be a bit more high-tech these days – what with magical elf communications…
The One About ADHD
This article wasn’t turned in on time. It wasn’t even close. I’ve spent the last month and a half thinking about the DadZone, asking myself questions like: What should I write? Shouldn’t you probably start writing soon? And the all-important:…
Academic Help Wanted!
Tutoring, like clothing, comes in all shapes and sizes. For some people, tutoring might spark memories of frustration or embarrassment over struggling to understand a particular concept. For others, tutoring might have led to that a-ha moment – the proverbial…
Creating a Safer Social Media Space for Families
These days, it’s convenient and easy to blame social media for many of society’s pitfalls – from the rise of the sometimes dangerous challenge trend to the state of our mental wellness. When thinking about the connection between eating disorders…
Early Education Give and Take!
As a parent, it’s impossible not to worry about my son. Is he learning age-appropriate skills and meeting developmental milestones? Will he have my height – or lack thereof? Will his ear tubes ever fall out?! He’s four years old,…
