Read more about the article I was in the emergency room yesterday and ended up at the @ClevelandClinic
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I was in the emergency room yesterday and ended up at the @ClevelandClinic

Yesterday was one of those days I'd like to avoid going forward. If you don't follow me on Facebook, then you're probably out of the loop. You can find my Facebook profile linked at the top of the page. Just sayin'..... Wednesday I began experiencing a sore throat. Not a huge deal but it was getting worse. I woke up about 3 am on Friday morning and took some motrin for the pain. It felt like a pill got stuck in my throat. When I woke up in the morning, I felt like I was choking and it scared the shit out of me. I was supposed to get the kids to Akron Children's for the first COVID shot at 10 am. I couldn't talk without feeling like I was…

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May 15, 2021
Read more about the article 5 Ways To Deal With Anxiety As A Parent
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5 Ways To Deal With Anxiety As A Parent

Kids are much more perceptive than we think. That means they can often pick up on exactly how we are thinking, just by looking at us - no matter how hard we try to keep those feelings to ourselves. As a result, we must find healthy ways to deal with our emotions - so that we can continue to support our kids while also taking care of our mental health. Photo by Juliane Liebermann on Unsplash As a parent, many different things could leave you feeling anxious. Whether you are dealing with a hectic work schedule or dealing with some financial difficulties - it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, according to a naturopathic doctor in Scottsdale, lack of sleep is a key contributor to anxiety and can make you feel more…

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February 22, 2021
Read more about the article Can you guess why it’s so hard for me to sleep?
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Can you guess why it’s so hard for me to sleep?

I've been talking about how tough it's been to sleep at night when Emmett is dealing with separation anxiety. The last few days he's been doing really well in regards to sleeping in his own bed. Last night was a bit of a struggle. He ultimately made it into his own bed but he had to fall asleep in my room first. If you ask him why he needs to sleep in my room, he'll say something along the lines of he feels more comfortable. Sometimes it's because he has a string of nightmares that really upset him. Yet on other occasions, he's said that he's afraid that if he's not glued to me at night, he's going to wake up in the morning and I'll have left in the…

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December 27, 2020
Read more about the article Is Separation Anxiety a Thing?
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Is Separation Anxiety a Thing?

The short answer is yes. Separation anxiety exists, not just with children and babies, but with animals and adults - it’s how you deal with it that’s key. It’s a fact that separation anxiety and fear of strangers is common in young children between the ages of 6 months and three years, but it's a normal part of growing up, and they will usually grow out of it. According to the NHS website, separation anxiety is a sign that your child is growing up and realizing other people play a part in his or her world and this realization, as normal as it is to a grown-up, will cause distress to a child. Recognize the Signs Breastfeeding mothers will recognize the signs immediately. Your baby or young child will cry…

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December 2, 2020
Read more about the article He’s been going through so much and had basically shut down
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He’s been going through so much and had basically shut down

So I've been dealing with less sleep than usual because Elliott has decided that he wants or needs to hangout when he can't sleep. The last few nights, he knocks on my door and asks if he can hang out. He's been going through a lot and basically shut down for a long time. When he asks to hang out, that's amazing in my world and the last thing I want to do is turn him away. At the same time, it's well after midnight and I just can't keep doing this. I think he just needs the company because we don't really talk about anything in particular. We just sit on my bed and play Xbox for a little while or watch a movie until my eyes can't stay…

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November 18, 2020
Read more about the article I wish I knew what was stressing me out so much
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I wish I knew what was stressing me out so much

I'm totally struggling today. My head has been pounding all day and I'm sporting a relatively short fuse. I was hoping today would be a better day for me but it hasn't. I wish I could put my finger on what was causing me so much distress but I can't. The reality is that I'm overwhelmed and by overwhelmed I mean it feels like life is crushing me to the point I can't breathe. I know many of you out there reading this can relate. It would be awesome if I could say, oh this is what's stressing me out and then do something about it. Unfortunately, I don't think it's any one thing. I think it's a number of things and my resources are depleted to such an extent…

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October 12, 2020
Read more about the article For fuck’s sake, enough with the judgement already
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For fuck’s sake, enough with the judgement already

We had a pretty good day. Emmett had a rough start and missed his first class of the day but recovered and did fantastic. Elliott did awesome as well. Unfortunately, he's experiencing some technical difficulties with the connection to the school but their tech support is looking into it. Tomorrow is an offline day for Emmett, meaning he doesn't have any live online classes but he uses the time to work on his school work and cna meet with his teachers should he need extra help. Okay, I'm going to stop here because I feel there are some things that need to be addressed. I have my share of trolls and I've been trying to let most of the comments stand lately but sometimes, they're so mean spirited that I…

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September 28, 2020