~ ADHD Strategies for Parenting and Having a Great Family Life! Tara Frieden, Parent Mentor

Does Your Child Have ADHD or is it Something Else?

Tara Frieden May 20, 2019May 11, 2019 ADHD, blog, Parenting an exceptional child ADHD, Anxiety, breathing issues, Sleep issues0 Comment

Is it ADHD? Suspecting your child may have ADD/ADHD is scary. Having someone else tell you they suspect it can be horrifying. If you don't have personal experience with it or experience as a parent, the first time will probably...

It’s OK to Ask for Help! You Are Not Alone!

Tara Frieden May 13, 2019May 11, 2019 blog, Parenting baby, being mom, community, kids, loneliness, parenting village, stress1 Comment

Hello, My name is Tara and I'm a recovering “do it all by myself-er” If there aren't meetings for people like me their should be! (Maybe I should just start one myself! ha!) I grew up thinking I had to...

Sensory Activites for Every Kid!

Tara Frieden May 6, 2019April 20, 2019 blog, Parenting, Sensory tips play, Sensory processing disorder, sensory seeking0 Comment

Recently I hosted a parent/child play group at my children’s daycare, the topic was activities that incorporate all the senses. I thought I'd post the list here. It is very important that ALL children get many opportunities to explore each...

My Mission, Why I blog

Tara Frieden April 29, 2019March 13, 2019 blog, Parenting, Parenting an exceptional child0 Comment

My mission, the reason I blog…My main goal with my blog is to reach out to parents and bring them hope. Raising kids is so hard! It can feel so isolating. It boggles my mind how isolating it is, when...

Children’s Purdue Clothing

Tara Frieden April 25, 2019 Clothing Children's clothing, Purdue, Sports gear0 Comment

Purdue Boilermakers Newborn & Infant French Terry Pant & Jacket Sweat Set Sweat Set - Black Price: $39.99 Purdue Boilermakers Colosseum Youth Fleece Quarter-Zip Pullover Hoodie â€“ Heathered Black Price: $49.99 Purdue Boilermakers Newborn & Infant Stripe Sleeper - Black...

No More Standardized Testing!

Tara Frieden April 22, 2019April 20, 2019 blog, Parenting Anxiety, school, stress, testing0 Comment

I hate how focused so many schools are on standardized testing. These tests are often the focus of the teaching in the classroom for most of the year. The teachers feel the pressure from the administration. The administrators feel the...

What’s Getting in the Way of Your Child’s Sleep?

Tara Frieden April 15, 2019March 13, 2019 blog, Mommy tips, Parenting, Parenting an exceptional child, Sensory tips ADHD, essential oils, meditation relaxation, Sensory processing disorder, sleep0 Comment

So many kids have a hard time falling and staying asleep. There are many things that can be getting the in way of a good night's rest. Hopefully I can give you some tips on helping your child get to...

I’m not an artist, but I can be creative

Tara Frieden April 8, 2019April 8, 2019 Arts and Crafts, Mommy tips, Parenting kids, parenting0 Comment

Fun art projects do not need an artistic touch. Here are some easy ones to do with your kids.

Sensory Room Must Haves

Tara Frieden April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 blog, Classroom management, Parenting an exceptional child, Sensory tips Sensory processing disorder, sensory room, sensory seeking0 Comment

So many kids have sensory issues. They process sensory input in different ways than most people. Most of us have sensory preferences, we like spicy food, or to sleep with our feet outside of the blankets. For most of us...