Hello,
My name is Amanda Wilkison. I am a working mom (elementary teacher) of a teenaged daughter and a tween son with ADHD. I am new to the blogging world and honestly, hope to keep up with everything else on my plate, but know how overwhelming parenting can be and just wanted to create a space to share with other moms going through those tough years and trying to do the best by their families.
Here are some things that I love to share about:
1️⃣ Living a low-tox life style. Just as we are often concerned about our children's sleep, eating habits and milestones, I think it is equally important to think about what we clean our houses with, what we put on their bodies (lotions, body washes etc) as well as what we give as far as support for immune systems, cough and cold and body pain. I am not anti-traditional medicine, as I mentioned, my son has ADHD and is medicated, but I also think there are many natural alternatives for less complex issues that are healthier for their young, growing bodies. 🌿
2️⃣ Self-Care. I don't mean going away for a spa retreat every other weekend, what I mean is taking care of ourselves so we actually have something to give (I know you have heard it before, but it is true, You Cannot Pour From an Empty Cup!). Self-care in the form of setting boundaries, learning to let some things go, learning to say no, making time for yourself, asking for help when needed and more so that we don't burn out!!
3️⃣ The struggles of parenthood. I love being a mom, I wouldn't change it for the world, but I also acknowledge and won't sugar coat the hard parts of parenthood. I share the ups and downs of raising a teenager and an ADHD tween boy and often try to do so with humour (because sometimes if you don't laugh, you might cry 😂), but also with some words of wisdom from someone in your shoes. Many of these stories are found on my IG @happy_healthy_oiled.
That's me in a nutshell, so welcome, I am glad you are here ❤
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