Polonina Irina/Moment/Getty Images I’m not sure what I expected when I opened my middle school son’s statewide standardized math and reading test results. So, I guess when I saw his score sitting right on top of the bell curve, I breathed a sigh of relief. Having ADHD and a pretty strong aversion to tests, this was a success — a huge win that he is progressing and not falling behind as we navigate ADHD. His academic assessment has been pretty consistent with grades and teacher reports up until this point. I can safely assume that he is currently an average...
What's A Dandelion Child, & Are You Raising One? Parenting Experts Explain
Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images We can draw some parallels between raising a child and tending to a garden (or indoor plant): They force you to roll up your sleeves, get a little dirty, and ensure they have enough water and sunlight to thrive. You might talk to your plants and adore watching them grow, much like you (hopefully) do with your child, even if some seasons are more challenging. Like children, different plants have distinct needs. For instance, a snake plant needs less watering than an orchid. “Orchid kids” have become buzzy on social media. These children are often more...
7 Reasons To Take The Grandparents On Your Disney Trip
Joe McBride/The Image Bank/Getty Images When friends heard my husband and I were planning a trip to Disney World with our three girls, they had a lot of thoughts. Everything from “omg you’re crazy” to “Isn’t your little one only 2? That’s no vacation.” But when we added in that we’ve invited both sets of grandparents to go with us to Disney? They really lost their minds. I know the thought of a vacation with extended family and grandparents sounds abysmal to a lot of people, but I am so excited. Taking grandparents on your Disney trip feels like a...
This Neuroscientist’s Parenting Strategy Sounds Exactly Like A 'Bluey' Episode
Disney+ As the parent of a 2-year-old, it’s difficult to anticipate what range of emotions my daughter might experience on any given day. And honestly, I can say the same thing about myself. While my daughter is feeling these big feelings and starting to name them, I’m sometimes struggling to identify — let alone cope with — these feelings myself. Needless to say, I’m open to listening to whatever parenting advice I can glean from experts… and, yes, that includes the modern mom’s *other* co-parent, Bluey. I love it even more when that advice is coming from both sources. A...