There’s nothing simple about parenting (or even living!). So how can simplifying your life possibly be simple?

Something that makes me feel a little better during a juxtapositional season like autumn (besides another calorie-filled candy bar) is seeing my kids get excited for a tradition we’ve put in place for longer than they can remember.

With his help and blessing, I’ve compiled a list of ADHD hacks that have greatly improved his daily routine. Since I am very familiar with the occasional attention span challenges associated with ADHD, I have kept this list to 10 ADHD hacks that are relatively to the point.

The simple games Bluey and Bingo play have inspired my kids to play their own creative games. And, the show has inspired me to stop what I’m doing and play with them. 

Here are some campfire snack ideas, activities around the campfire, and other nighttime activities. I’m sure you may be familiar with some of these ideas, but I hope I am able to give you some new ideas or remind you of different things to try with your kids.

My kids are old enough to share in the revolving summer job duties! And guess what!? So are yours!!

“Imposter Syndrome” is the experience of doubting your abilities or feeling like a fraud. It can also be seen in attributing your success to external factors (or “luck”) and is typically seen in men and women equally.

We decided what chores each of our children is capable of doing and how many minutes each chore should be worth.  Our children are all very much money and incentive-motivated, so we felt this could be a good fit for all of them.

To list our house as a vacation rental, we had to empty closets and cabinets of 16+ years of clothes, toys, games, and other accumulated possessions. I assumed that getting rid of our personal things would be emotionally difficult for this sappy mom, but decluttering actually got easier as we went along.

It’s never too late to start saving or to get on track with a financial planner who is aligned with your goals for the future. Even though that day may seem far in the future, it’s important to take the steps towards building up enough resources for retirement and map out clear goals for how you want to get there.