Family
Join us as we celebrate the beautifully messy reality of family life. Here, we share honest stories about parenting mishaps, daily chaos, unexpected lessons, and the love that holds it all together. Perfection is overrated — real life is about embracing flaws, finding humor in the struggles, and growing through challenges. From balancing work and family to cherishing unplanned moments, our experiences remind us that imperfection is what makes a family truly special. Join us in embracing the chaos, finding connection, and celebrating the beauty of being perfectly imperfect.
The Biggest Challenge Our Son Faces with Tactile Defensiveness
Our son’s tactile defensiveness diagnosis has led to a years long challenge with eating, particularly due to sensory issues in his mouth. His limited food preferences, like chicken nuggets and mac and cheese, have made meals a struggle. While he’s improved, getting him to try new foods, especially fruits, veggies, or soup, remains a challenge.
5 Things No One Told Me About Tactile Defensiveness
Over the years, I’ve learned that tactile defensiveness is lifelong, not just a phase. Explaining it to family, teachers, and doctors was often difficult, as many were unfamiliar with it. The biggest challenge was helping our son with meals, as people mistook it for pickiness. Yet, we still cherish each small milestone, like him finally eating new foods.
Teaching Your Child to Keep Their Room Clean
My 12-year-old daughter has been working hard to keep her room clean, and we’ve discussed strategies to help her maintain it. One simple tip is taking five to ten minutes before bed to put things away. Though it's a work in progress, she’s starting to realize how a clean room helps her feel calmer.
Can a Teenager With ADHD Drive?
When my son, diagnosed with ADHD-Inattentive type, turned sixteen, I wondered if he could learn to drive. After a year of driving lessons, learner's permits, and overcoming his anxiety, he got his license. Though challenging, with patience and encouragement, I learned that teens with ADHD can indeed drive — it may take time, but it's possible.
Suffering Through the Pandemic, One Child’s Journey
The pandemic brought many challenges for our family, especially for my daughter. Struggling with isolation and anxiety, we sought help from her school counselor. Using strategies like a worry box and “Count 5,” she gradually improved. Though she’s better, I’ll always remain vigilant about her mental health and well-being after seeing how the pandemic affected her.
Why You Should Do a Mother and Daughter Bookclub
Joining a mother-daughter book club this year has been a wonderful bonding experience for my daughter and me. We read together, discuss the book, and enjoy treats afterward. It’s been especially rewarding with my older daughter. If you both love reading, starting a book club could be a fun way to connect and share experiences.
