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She’s Having a Temper Tantrum

September 19, 2017 By Tara Leave a Comment

She’s Having a Temper Tantrum

Maddy came out of school today, much the way I fantasize about leaving Indigo…with a bag full of shit I love, that I have no intention of giving back. One of her teachers was so sweet to have brought … [Read more...]

Filed Under: adhd, autism, broken crap, parenting Tagged With: adhd, anxiety, Halloween, lalaloopsy, lifeskills, meltdowns, money, school, shopping, special needs

Isn’t There an Adult Around? When the Child Becomes the Parent.

March 21, 2017 By Tara Leave a Comment

Isn’t There an Adult Around? When the Child Becomes the Parent.

My mother is having open heart surgery right now. I’ve been shaking since yesterday morning. The nerves committed, with equal swiftness and intensity, to the panic attack agenda. Nerves are bastards. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: humour, parenting Tagged With: aging parents, anxiety, heart surgery, hospitals, raising girls, raising teens, raising tweens, sandwich generation, stress

Today, Autism is Winning

August 28, 2016 By Tara 1 Comment

Today, Autism is Winning

I’m finding Maggie’s behaviours difficult to manage today. Well, every day, but some days I am better at living in denial than others. But today, autism is winning. Today the urge to fish out my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: autism, broken crap, parenting Tagged With: anxiety, autism behavior, autism parenting, autism safety, crappy neighbors, respite, special needs parenting

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? Absolutely No One.

August 5, 2016 By Tara Leave a Comment

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? Absolutely No One.

Having people over is a nightmare. I feel like I need that printed on a welcome mat. Ikea, if you’re looking for ideas I’m willing to share credit in exchange for a lifetime supply of meatballs and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: humour, Our House - Don't Lick that Either, sponsored Tagged With: #letsrelax, adhd, anxiety, book club, decorating, entertaining, ikea, messy house, parties

This Year #iwontcompromise On My Health

January 21, 2016 By Tara Leave a Comment

This Year #iwontcompromise On My Health

Last year, in an attempt to look after my mental health, I began seeing a psychiatrist. I went there for confirmation of my ADHD diagnosis, validation that I am not a disaster on purpose, and for some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: adhd, anxiety, sponsored, stuff I like Tagged With: adhd, anxiety, clothing, fitness, health, meds, plus-size, yoga

Getting Back on Track with Blissdom Canada

October 7, 2015 By Tara 14 Comments

Getting Back on Track with Blissdom Canada

It’s been a rough year. I’ve gone from being on no medications to being on six. I feel like I’m secretly in a movie that has some bizarre aging process, or that a sudden plot twist will reveal that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: roadtrip, writing Tagged With: adhd, anxiety, blissdom canada, blogging, pertussis, sleep apnea, writers block, writing

Anxious Kids and Scary Headlines

October 24, 2014 By Tara Leave a Comment

Anxious Kids and Scary Headlines

I sat down to do some work yesterday...okay to check facebook...but then I was totally going to work...honest!  But, like many Canadians, my day got very sidetracked.  I was glued to the situation in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: parenting Tagged With: anxiety, anxious kids, Canada, fears, molly

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