parenting neurodivergent kids

What If We’re Measuring Intelligence by the Wrong Things?

A mystery novel made me think differently about the way we measure intelligence. In my own family, communication looks radically different from person to person, and I’ve learned that speech, reading, and quick answers are only part of the story.

October 10, 2026

Rage Hikes and Crying in the Rain: How Nature Holds Space for Big Emotions

When big emotions take over and even love feels unreachable, we head outside. Nature doesn’t judge, correct, or explain — it simply holds space. For our neurodivergent family, that space is sometimes the only thing big enough to handle the storm. Some Days, the Weight Inside Our House Feels Too Big to Hold A slammed…

July 21, 2025

Nature Indoors: How Pets Help Neurodivergent People Find Calm and Connection

Some days, getting outside just isn’t in the cards. My body hurts too much to load the van. The weather’s wild. Or the kids are on sensory overload before we even leave the driveway. But even when we’re stuck indoors, we still crave nature. We crave softness, connection, and moments that help our nervous systems…

July 19, 2025