Because You Are Perfection, Mama! As Is.
Cold [Strong] Coffee, School Evaluations, & Bathtime Success The good days might feel outnumbered, but they are never outweighed. They are our beacons of hope, lighting our way through the choppy waters of loving, parenting, and advocating for neurodivergent kids. “Neurodivergent parenting: ‘In the journey of raising neurodivergent kids, it’s not just about the destination […] Read more…
Hey there, mama friends! Today, I’m diving into a story that fills my heart with joy—the musical odyssey of my little maestro, Finnley. His love for performing has inspired me to share this post about nurturing neurodivergent talents in music, starting from the moment they start expressing themselves. [The picture of Finnley was taken just […] Read more…
Sharing the hard moments, because they need to be shared too Hey there, Perfection Mama community, Let’s talk about the tough moments, shall we? First and foremost, I’m talking about the moments we most avoid [or at least this mama tends to]. The ones that test our patience, challenge our resilience, and even sometimes bring […] Read more…
You don’t need to earn unconditional love; it’s already yours Hey there, mama friends! There’s nothing like some sunglasses to remind you to get present enough to enjoy the true brilliance of the little things. And also, to give yourself a break! Does your day feel so jam-packed that even your thoughts offer little space […] Read more…
I know you’re trying to be helpful; here’s what not to say—and what to say instead. “I’ve wanted to write an article like this for a long time but hesitated. It’s a giant elephant in the room because I know that many people mean well, and also, I was raised to be more of a […] Read more…
Well, you have a clothing rack in your office so I’m pretty sure I know what I’m looking at… -The prescriber who diagnosed me via Zoom (who also has ADHD so it’s cool) You know when something big happens in your life and you think “This is it, everything has changed”? Before my ADHD diagnosis, […] Read more…
When our baby came home from the hospital, here are the five things that saved us as new parents. Here’s to the only extra space in your closet being taken up by diapers (because trust me, you’re going to need them!). Read more…
It’s Thanksgiving and right now, at 40.5 weeks pregnant, I feel like a stuffed turkey. Not that I have any room for Turkey. Although for stuffing, I will make an exception. I never imagined I would still be pregnant on Thanksgiving because my due date was November 22nd… then Sunday the 22nd came and went… and so did Monday, and Tuesday, and then Wednesday… Read more…
For any of my other due date anticipating mamas (and those whose date has come and gone), you know how the weekly checkups start to feel. It’s an exercise in waddling into your appointment solo, breathing as deeply as you can with a mask on, and waiting to hear you’ll be waiting some more. You’re grateful but start to ponder that patience is an overrated virtue. Read more…
When I found out my baby boy was still breech at 37 weeks, I was nervous. I knew this meant a likely cesarean section. I’ve had abdominal surgery before and wanted to avoid another surgery if at all possible. Yet, I didn’t see a way to deliver vaginally if he wouldn’t flip on his own… Read more…