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How to Be a Better Parent: I’m Trying My Best!
I’m conscious of how the blogosphere is increasing Modern Parenting Anxiety and turning parenting into a project. Therefore, I don’t mean to contribute to those negative things, you all. But I am constantly grappling with how to be a better parent. And this is the space where I share all my feelings and thoughts. So here we are.
Last week was a week of extremes in our household. Henry had his two worst nights in a long time—back to back. And then he had his two best nights, also back to back.
The difference?
Me.
What Henry Needs from Me
I’m learning what Henry needs from me. He needs me … Read More
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How to Teach Multiplication: What We Are Trying
We are on an amazing journey with our oldest son, Henry. He is teaching us so much about how to be more patient people. We are learning to breathe deeply, to let things go. I am working on lowering my obsessively high expectations of others. I am learning to focus in on the positive rather than drill down on the negative. Even questions like “how to teach multiplication” require thought and intention because of the challenges he has (and the challenges that Matt and I have that exacerbate Henry’s challenges).
Henry’s therapist is recommending a full assessment because he suspects ADHD and a learning disability. I share all of this … Read More
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Growth Mindset: Help Kids Feel Okay about Hard Things
We are still going through the Therapeutic Assessment process with Henry. It looks like he may have ADHD. Further, he may have a learning disability. He is struggling so much with spelling in particular. He can’t seem to memorize sight words, no matter how much we practice. In the meantime, we are working on building a growth mindset. Specifically, we are helping him feel proud of the things he is good at. Simultaneously, we are helping him see that the list of things that is hard for him is small in comparison.
He has been doing Lexia regularly, and I really like the program. It takes a sequential and systematic … Read More