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  • An Insatiable Mind

    Kristen Mae June 23, 2023 Special Needs

    We did it all, and we’re still doing it, always trying new things, continuously evolving our methods as we get to know our child.

    motherhood, parenting, adhd, behavior, school, performance

    Full Out: Why I Won’t Let My Kid Win

    Kristen Mae September 14, 2022 essays

    It turns out playing chess is like riding a bike (or it was after I remembered that it’s called a “knight,” not a “horse.”) After about 45 minutes, I had Lucas’s king trapped.

    games, competition, losing, motherhood, parenting, chess, chess club

    The Princess Who Saved Herself

    Kristen Mae March 18, 2022 essays

    By Kristen Mae. How soon had my cousin noticed that Mari no longer stood there pouring water and chattering in her adorable little chipmunk voice?

    drowning, swimming, water, pool, family, fear, rescue, motherhood, parenting

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