Wait, Do We All Have ADHD?
Recently, I’ve been feeling unfocused and scattered with work, life… everything. Between that and some close family friends being diagnosed with Adult ADHD recently, I got to wonder: Do I have ADHD too? Does it just present itself differently than…
This May Be My Favorite Age
Our first child was born, she was rolled tight in the hospital issued swaddle, I remember staring at her sweet face when the nurse said, “Enjoy it now. She will be a nightmare when she’s a teenager.” We heard those…
Where Should We Go Next?
When it comes to our marriage, I would definitely say I’m the big dreamer. I adore a 5-year plan and especially a color-coordinated vision board. But this week’s question gave me pause: “What are some big life goals you want…
Why I Love Block Scheduling My Day
The arrival of spring inspires a lot of us to try and be more organized. We go on wild, Marie Kondo-esque purges of our closets (you can rip my skinny jeans out of my cold-dead hands) and write out weekly…
How To Get (and Stay) Organized with The Home Edit
I can not sit down and begin to do any work unless everything is tidy and organized. I just need to clear that mental space in my brain or else it distracts me from focusing on other things. Somehow, I…
5 Childhood Lessons Worth Remembering
Remember all those books you read as a kid full of talking trees, friendly monsters and giant red dogs? Hidden among the colorful illustrations, singsong dialogue and downright trippy storylines was always a message, some big moral lesson our little…
The Best Mom A Son Could Ever Ask For
It’s really hard to miss someone while they are still alive. My mom has Alzheimer’s. Her words have left her. There are times I’m not sure she recognizes me. But there are moments, on good days, when she sees me…
Helping My Disorganized Kid Get Through The Week
As many of you know, we talk openly around here about mental health and the specific challenges we deal with in our own lives. We’ve written songs, podcasts, and blogs about these topics, and one of the most common questions…
What I Would Tell Myself As a Young Mom
The moment you announce a pregnancy it seems EVERYONE has a long list of advice. I would nod and smile when friends, neighbors, grandmothers, even a well-meaning UPS driver noticing all the baby paraphernalia offered words of wisdom. But there…
My ADHD Slump
I am in a serious slump. I would call it writer’s block, but it’s not just that. But it is partially that. I have written like 15 drafts of this and sadly, the one you get to read is the…