A Can Do Mom

  As a mom to a child with intense anxiety, I was always on the lookout for helpful activities when my daughter was younger. Over the years, I’ve found quite a few strategies that truly made a difference. And recently, I’ve even come across some new ideas ones I can’t use with her anymore (she’s now an adult), but that I still believe could be very helpful for other families. So I thought I’d share them all here today, in case you’re also searching for ways to reduce stress and support your anxious child. 1. Coloring & Drawing Kids (and adults!) often find coloring or drawing incredibly soothing. It helps calm the mind by keeping both hands and thoughts occupied, promotes mindfulness, and offers a healthy outlet for creativity. The best part? It’s budget-friendly, portable, and easy to pair with other activities like during car rides, while waiting for dinner, or when winding down with some family TV time. Plus, it might even spark a lasting love for art! 2. Creating a Worry Bo...

  When my kids were younger, if I had let them handle closet organization on their own, it probably would’ve looked like a pile of laundry on the floor. But because I’ve always had a system in place, they learned early and thankfully, they’ve carried those habits into adulthood. So today I’m sharing the tips that worked for us — not just for keeping closets neat, but for teaching kids how to manage their own space. 1. Use Baskets, Bins, and Boxes Shelves are helpful, but containers are what make a kid-friendly closet truly work. Why they help: They separate clothing types (socks, pajamas, swimsuits, etc.) They’re easier for little hands to use than folding or hanging You can decorate or color-code them for fun and function Labels are simple to stick on — more on that next! 2. Label Everything The best way to set your kids up for success is to make it obvious where things go. Use labels for: Seasons: “Summer Clothes,” “Winter Gear” Clothing type: “Shirts...

Normally, I try to keep this blog focused on helpful tips and tricks — little ways to make life as a mother just a bit easier. Whether it is routines, parenting hacks, or encouraging words, I do my best to keep things positive, practical, and uplifting. But the truth is, life is not always easy. And I have come to realize that pretending otherwise does not help anyone, including myself. Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do for each other is to say, “Me too,” and walk through the hard things together. So I have decided to start a new section of the blog called "Letters from the Heart." It is going to be a space where I open up a little more, a place for me to share my honest thoughts, my struggles, and what is really going on beneath the surface. Not just as a mom, but as a woman, a wife, a daughter, and someone navigating middle age with all the joys and heartbreaks that come with it. This is not easy for me. I am a private person by nature, and putting myself out ...