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When I decided to plant a garden, I thought, how hard could it be? You dig a hole. You put in a seed. You water it. Boom. Salad. That’s what the package said. That’s what the Instagram moms said. That’s what the lady at the farmer’s market said, wearing her cute linen apron.

Ever walk into your teenage son's room and feel physically assaulted by the smell—only for him to look genuinely confused and ask, "What smell?" You're standing there gagging, while he lounges on his bed, completely unaffected. No, he’s not gaslighting you. He might honestly not notice it at all.

I often witness firsthand how the parenting journey—especially when parenting children with special needs or histories of trauma—is both profoundly sacred and deeply complex. One of the most overlooked aspects in this work is second-hand trauma, also known as vicarious trauma. This is the emotional residue we absorb as

For many families, summer means swimsuits, sunscreen, and cannonballs. But for children with sensory sensitivities, water play isn’t always joyful or relaxing. In fact, it can be a deeply uncomfortable or even overwhelming experience.

We hear a lot about the power of mindset. From school posters to parenting podcasts, the message is clear: Positive thinking = success. And for the most part, mindset tools like affirmations, growth language, and gratitude journaling can be genuinely helpful.