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Build a Token Economy at Home
By Kris Geering, M.A., Certified ADHD Educator (This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them — at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products and resources I genuinely believe will help your family.) You've probably heard the phrase "catch them being good." It sounds simple enough — notice the positive, reward it, repeat. But for many families, especially those parenting kids with ADHD, anxiety, or executive fu
May 229 min read
Let's Talk About Self-Care — What Do YOU Actually Need?
Mother's Day is almost here, and with it comes the annual flood of spa packages, brunch reservations, and well-meaning cards that say things like "You deserve a break!" And you do. Whether you're a mother, father, caregiver, teacher, or other human who cares for smaller humans, you really, genuinely do. (So do I!) Because let's be real. This is motherhood.... But so is this! Here's the thing: a pedicure probably won't fix what's actually depleted. And if you're anything like
May 94 min read
A Bedtime Routine That Actually Works (For Every Age — and Especially for Neurodivergent Kids)
Sometimes a nice cup of tea is all you need. If bedtime feels like a battle most nights, you are not alone. Whether you're wrangling a toddler, navigating the big feelings of a school-ager, or supporting a neurodivergent child whose nervous system just doesn't "switch off" on command, the struggle is real — and it makes sense. The good news? With a little structure and the right tools*, bedtime can become one of the most connecting parts of your day. Here's the system I use w
Apr 66 min read
Date Night Outfit Ideas to Help You Feel Your Best, From a Stylist Who Gets It
Dressing up and carving out time for yourself is a form of self-care.
Apr 14, 20254 min read
What Am I Willing to Let Them Fail At? (Or, Questions That Make Me Squirm)
The other day, I was listening to someone talk about reframing failure, and I was totally nodding along. Yes, growth mindset. Yes, the...
Mar 31, 20253 min read
The Bucket Filling Station (or, Even Parent Coaches Need Reminders)
Easy idea on how to focus on the positive!
Jan 7, 20253 min read
My 14-year-olds Don't Have Smart Phones (and I Have No Judgment if Yours Do)
Let me start with this: I get it. Every family is different. You’ve got your own set of circumstances, values, and unique kids, and that...
Oct 9, 20244 min read
Lucky In Love (or Being Irrationally Crazy About Someone)
Years and years ago, when I was in elementary school, someone told me that I'd never find an actual four-leaf clover. Me being me (maybe...
May 15, 20244 min read
No More Ice Cream (or, How to Sit in the Yuck with Your Kid)
Did I ever tell you about the time I had a moment of panic when a police officer walked by me and my daughter and paused when he saw her...
Feb 11, 20246 min read
The Truth About Santa (or Why I Still Believe)
As often happens this time of year, the conversation turned to talk of Santa, and the furious whispers nervous parents utter: Is it okay...
Dec 13, 20233 min read
