Why Does It Matter? When a child qualifies for special education, the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is more than just a document; it’s a legal promise. Schools are bound to provide the services agreed upon in that IEP. Yet, many parents eventually face a painful reality: IEP services are not being delivered. This isn’t just […]
The conversation around neurodiversity has grown in recent years, yet one area still widely misunderstood is the overlap of ADHD and Asutism in women. While ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) are often viewed as separate conditions, many women live with traits of both. This dual experience is sometimes referred to […]
When I watched Sinners, I wasn’t expecting a moment that felt deeply personal. But when Smoke said: “Numbers should always be in a conversation,” I froze the screen. To most, it might have felt like a quirky aside. But as a mom of neurodivergent kids—and someone who speaks up about Black neurodivergence and dyscalculia—that line […]
Summer is here—and if you’re anything like me, you’re ping-ponging between wanting your kids to soak up every ounce of fun and wondering how you’ll juggle their needs, your sanity, and everything in between. As a mom of two—one with sensory needs and one preparing for his last year of high school—I know how it […]
Ever blinked and realized the school year’s basically on life support? I have. One time, my kitchen calendar literally slid off the fridge under its own weight—like it gave up on the year before I could. That’s when I realized time had been slipping through my fingers while I was juggling all the things: work, […]
When Test Scores Shake Our Confidence As a parent, there's nothing quite as disheartening as seeing your child's test scores not reflect their true potential. I remember the moment I shared my son's math results with him—a look of defeat washed over his face. Especially when I knew state test anxiety in kids in high, […]
Why Connection Over Correction is the Key to Better Parenting What parents do to educate their offspring transforms into shared development. Each emotional crisis of your child is not intended to challenge your authority, but means they want to connect emotionally with you. Most traditional parenting approaches prefer disciplinary actions like time-outs along with punishments […]
Introduction: Let’s Keep It Real for a Second If you’ve been hearing the buzz about the Department of Education closure and thinking, “How is this going to affect my child?” — you’re not overthinking it. You’re tuned in. As a parent of a neurodiverse child, I’ve learned firsthand that having systems in place—like the Department […]
