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08/13/2025

I’ve always said that ADHD (and other forms of neurodivergence) can be a superpower, and I was proven right today.

We went to the bigapple401 for some summer fun, and my son was eager to try the mini golf course. We grabbed some clubs and set off.

Some of the holes zigzagged around in a winding path, requiring several careful putts to get the ball to the end. B took one look, decided that wasn’t for him, and instead sent his ball in a straight line—right over obstacles—directly next to the hole.

Like, why didn’t I think of that? Meanwhile, I’m over there learning why they call it a stroke (IYKYK 🤣).

It was such a perfect reminder that neurodivergent brains often see the world through a different lens. They spot possibilities that others overlook, which can make them incredible problem solvers. This type of thinking is a huge asset in careers that require creative solutions—like engineering, design, even occupational therapy, and so many others. In fact, many people drawn to these fields have brains that simply work differently, and that difference is exactly what drives innovation forward.

08/10/2025

NYT knows where it’s at!

07/31/2025

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Toy Story 5 just revealed its villain, and honestly, it's about time.

Disney and Pixar are bringing back the beloved franchise with a twist that hits way too close to home. The new antagonist? A tablet called Lily Pad that convinces Bonnie to ditch her toys for digital entertainment.

Pete Docter calls Lily Pad "sneaky" and "prickly" - basically every parent's nightmare device that pulls kids away from imaginative play and into endless screen time.

Pixar is tackling one of the biggest parenting battles of our time: how do we compete with tablets and phones for our kids' attention?

They're not demonizing technology completely, just exploring the balance that every family is trying to figure out right now. When does screen time become too much? How do we keep imagination alive in a digital world?

It's wild that a movie about talking toys is probably going to be the most relatable thing in theaters. Every parent watching is going to see their own daily battle playing out on screen.

The franchise that taught us about childhood is now exploring what it means to be a parent trying to preserve it.

Set to release in June 2026.



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07/24/2025

We’re camping this week and my oldest has been having a heck of a time settling for bed. Despite being outside all day, come bedtime he’s still seeking that proprioceptive input that regulates his body and helps him fall asleep. Unfortunately, that means he’s throwing his body around the bed of a (rather old, questionable at best) tent trailer. In an effort to help him out tonight (and to help my sanity), I wrapped him into a blanket burrito and gave him squishes down his body as we “added ingredients” to the burrito. This is one of my favourite tools to quickly regulate a client - and it’s always entertaining to see what ingredients get added to the burrito. (Tonight was chocolate, skittles, M&Ms, peanut butter, caramel sauce, and marshmallows - apparently he’s got my sweet tooth 🙈). Anyway, 2 hours later, he’s still throwing himself around in his bed, send help!

07/20/2025

Here’s a question for yas:

Would you let your kid climb on these rocks?

We’re spending a few weeks at our family cottage in Nova Scotia and a friend and her three kids joined us for the last week. Our kids are all very comfortable outdoors and were climbing these rocks when a neighbour came out and told them to stop because it was “too dangerous”. The kids were pretty upset and couldn’t understand why he would say that. They had been happily exploring - looking for sea glass, drift wood, and other treasures. I’ve continued to allow my son to climb the rocks, as I know his abilities and the benefits he gets from this kind of risky play.

I’d love to hear your thoughts!

07/08/2025

Sheldon got two things wrong:
1) There are more than 5 senses
2) Sensory Processing is NOT dull

07/08/2025

Sheldon got two things wrong:
1) Sensory processing is NOT dull
2) There are more than 5 senses

06/25/2025

Such great ideas!