07/31/2026
Fuel Up Friday š
Todayās āfuelā didnāt come from a perfectly balanced plateā¦ it came from perspective.
My son got kicked out of camp.
Twice.
In under two weeks.
And if Iām being honest, my first reaction wasnāt calm, grounded, or ādietitian-approved.ā It was frustration, worry, and that quiet voice asking, āWhat am I doing wrong?ā
But hereās what Iām learning (and relearning):
Children with ADHD donāt need more punishmentā¦ they need more connection.
So instead of pushing harder, we paused.
We slowed things down.
We leaned into quality time ā splash pads, laughter, being present, letting him just be.
And you know what?
Thatās nourishment too.
āØ Nourishment isnāt just whatās on your childās plate
āØ Itās how safe they feel in your presence
āØ Itās the moments where theyāre seen, not āfixedā
āØ Itās choosing connection over perfection
To the parent who feels like things arenāt going as planned right now ā I see you.
Your child is not ātoo much.ā
Your child is wired differently.
And that difference deserves understanding, not shame.
This season may not look like the one you imaginedā¦ but there is still so much growth happening here.
Today, weāre fuelling up with patience, grace, and a whole lot of love. š
