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Once again, I must go way back into my teen years to dig up old skills for a new twist in today’s modern world. When I was a teen I was obsessed with long nails. You must first understand, I grew up in New Jersey, where cat claws and big hair were everything and …
Well, I have completed my second week, and what I have learned in this second phase of my journey is: Watching your calorie intake is important, but you need to drink water. Doing exercise is important, but you need to drink water. Eating out must be minimal and this included ordering lunch while you are …
There is an old saying, “people come into your life, for a season, a reason, or a lifetime.” I think people feel that those who come into it for a lifetime are the ultimate soulmate, but what if it doesn’t end that way? What if someone is in your life for a season, there was …
That seemed to be my motto after my divorce. I lost so much. I lost my home, I lost my life savings, my stock options, my security. I walked away without a pot, a pan, a spoon. I literally moved into my new apartment with my boys’ two beds (which my ex fought me for …
I have been divorced for 9 years. In that time, I have taken care of my two sons and neglected myself. If you have been following my blog you know that last week, I challenged myself to get back on track and lose the weight I’ve been carrying around for the past few months. Of …
I never had to worry about what I ate. I could enjoy anything, and my body would act as though I only fueled it with whatever was necessary and nothing more. Then…. I got married. The stress of marriage set in, the abuse started, the chaotic lifestyle of my in-laws took a toll on me. …
My son was first recommended for an IEP when he was in 4th grade. I had never heard of an IEP at this time. In fact, I remember the school counselor telling me that my son needed “extra” help. The counselor went on to explain that my son struggled in math, he also struggled with …
I remember reading an article a while ago and it stated certain rules parents of children with ADHD should avoid. One of the rules read: “Pushing our kids to live our idea of childhood, and participate in our idea of what kids their age should like, be interested in, and do well at.” That rule …
Christmas is a crazy time.. but in my house the ADHD has kicked into high gear and R is living under a pile of clothes.. AGAIN! This is too much. R lost his retainers again, this has to be the fourth time in less than three-months. I’ve asked him to check his room several times …
R is my oldest child he was diagnosed with ADHD, Anxiety, and High Functioning Autism. While he can be very organized he is also messy. If I ask R to clean up, he will clean, straighten, and organize a space better than a professional. However, getting him to actually do this is the issue. He …