Gymnastics is an amazing sport with many unique challenges. Both of my daughters, Little Bit and Biggs spend many of their hours doing gymnastics. Check out some of our favorite uses of essential oils for gymnasts. Essential oils for the gymnasts sore muscles Gymnastics provides fantastic exercise for both of my kiddos. It has strengthened… Continue reading Essential Oils for Gymnasts
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Gymnastics Foot Injury
Biggs recently suffered her first significant gymnastics foot injury. Unfortunately, injuries of varying severity often come with competitive sports. She was fortunate it was “only” tendinitis complicated by a sprain. Here is some of the story behind the injury, and tips and tricks we used while healing. Our Story Leading up to the official injury,… Continue reading Gymnastics Foot Injury
Natural solutions for gymnasts
Gymnastics is an amazing sport that can develop mental toughness, physical skill, and perseverance. However, gymnastics can be hard on the body. Here are some of our favorite natural solutions for gymnasts. Natural solutions for sore muscles Affiliate links for products we love at no additional cost to the reader. Sore muscles can accompany any… Continue reading Natural solutions for gymnasts
Sleep success with ADHD
I’ve seen moms in many forums, not just ADHD related, ask about sleep solutions for their kiddos. People with ADHD in particular often have difficulties falling asleep and staying asleep. Sleep success with ADHD is vital for optimal brain functioning. Weighted blankets for sleep One of my favorite sleep solutions for Little Bit has been… Continue reading Sleep success with ADHD
Essential Oils for Emotions
Essential Oils for Emotions Poor emotional regulation is not listed as part of the DSM-5 criteria. However, being surrounded by ADHD relationships, I find this to be one of the more disruptive aspects in daily life. For our daughter, I implement a multilayer approach to her suspected ADHD. Essential oils for emotions is a great… Continue reading Essential Oils for Emotions
Sensory tools for emotions
Sensory tools for emotions If you’ve read any of my other posts, you are familiar with my approach to ADHD for “Little Bit”. She is my youngest 5 daughter, who at the moment is 5 years old. Although she is not officially diagnosed with ADHD, there is strong genetic tendency on my husband’s side, plus… Continue reading Sensory tools for emotions
Healthy Snacks on the go
How to grab healthy snacks on the go Our family is always on the go! Sound familiar? I am a mom of 2 girls that do both gymnastics and dance. With long and frequent practices, I am constantly packing up snacks, breakfast or lunch for before or after practice. There is a family history of… Continue reading Healthy Snacks on the go
Sensory tools for school success
Little Bit is just entering her first grade year of school. Even before kindergarten, she learned most of her letters and numbers without much intentional instruction. We have chosen to homeschool both girls for many reasons. However, I am a working parent, and must rely on a prepared curriculum to ensure the girls are learning… Continue reading Sensory tools for school success
Favorite ADHD Supplements
This post focuses on my favorite ADHD supplements. I am targeting common deficiencies found with ADHD before jumping to stimulant medication for the developing brain. This is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. This article covers a lot of the common deficiencies found with ADHD. Many alternative therapies such as herbs, essential… Continue reading Favorite ADHD Supplements
Topical Magnesium changed our lives
Family vacation? Imagine the scenario….we were with extended family, staying in our tiny pop up camper at the family cabin. Our girls were the only kids present, ages 4.5 and 9 at the time. They were surrounded by 3 adult couples, plus 2 older teenagers. Other than myself and my husband, all of the other… Continue reading Topical Magnesium changed our lives