6 Things An Autistic Parent Wants you to Know
by the Puzzled Mom. Read more at thepuzzledmom.wordpress.com. Hi, my name is Veronica, and I’m an Autistic Mom. Yes, you read that right. I don’t mean a mother of […]
Tag Archives: be a good parent despite mental illness
Pastor, Parent, Psych Ward
I left home that Sunday night knowing it would be the last time I would see my wife and baby boy. When I didn’t show up for my assignment the next day, […]
Struggling with Faith
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5 Reasons Why You Want to Avoid Arguing With Your Child, 1 of 2 | Neuroscience and Relationships
We use a democratic process for settling differences in our house. I’ll admit, though, it sometimes sinks into arguments, a common pitfall for parents with mental illnesses. Here are some good […]
How I Wound Up Crying at the Forest Preserve
I grew up Catholic; my husband is Jewish. And even though I am no longer a practicing Catholic, Christmas is deeply embedded in my bones. There must be a tree […]
How Did You Get Here?
No, not by plane, train or automobile. Something brought you to Crazy Good Parent. What was it? Another blogger? A Google search? And what would you search for that would bring […]
Hi, Ho. Hi Ho. It’s Not Off To Work I Go
I’ve been a lot of things, career-wise, in my life: a writer, a teacher, a singer, a gardener, a PR gal, a suit salesperson, and a liquor store clerk come […]
Two Crazy Good Mental Health Blogs For Parents
Shocking, I know, but Crazy Good Parent isn’t the only blog for parents with mental disorders. Here are two I found that inspire me to keep improving Crazy Good Parent. […]
Cocktail Time
I had my first psychotherapy sessions when I was eight. I’ve been told I was a difficult child to parent; in fact, I recall seeing the book, “The Difficult Child” lying […]
You Don’t Have To Shout, Shout, Let It All Out
My daughter says that I do it more than her friends’ moms do. In fact, she claims that her friend’s moms never do it. I told her that I find […]
