Samantha Kraus
Samantha is a stay-at-home mom to Lily and Isaac. She is originally from San Antonio, Texas but moved to Iowa when she started attending the University of Northern Iowa. She has a Bachelor’s degree in English and Special Education, and loves the opportunity to mentor other parents in the special needs community. She enjoys knitting, reading, and baking in her free time.
My Journey Pursuing Occupational Therapy For My Kids
All in the Family
Both of my kids require occupational therapy as a part of their treatment plan. They both have a condition called sensory processing disorder (as do my husband and me) and we...
Sensory Processing Disorder: Finding Relief at Home
Since learning that our entire family has Sensory Processing Disorder, I have been researching everywhere I possibly can online, through books, and finding personal stories from others online about how to treat our condition.
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Sensory Processing Disorder: It’s A Family Thing
It feels like just yesterday I was writing about how my entire family has ADHD. I thought that was a tough challenge all on its own. I had no idea that just six months...
Choosing A Healthier Life For My Family
I grew up in an environment that is so different from the life I have made now. Looking back on my childhood has shown me just how toxic some of the things I grew...
We Are An ADHD Family
Every person in my family has ADHD or attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder.
It feels so surreal to write that because I never imagined that my life would look the way it does now. Finding out...
Time for Timeouts: Finding My Footing During COVID-19
I think every parent has an idea in their head of whether or not they’re a “good” parent.
I definitely felt like I was a pretty good mom and that I was doing the...
Celebrating My Son’s Birthday During COVID-19
If I’m completely honest, I wish I could have done more for my son’s birthday.
Because of COVID-19, our financial security has not been the greatest, and I felt like it was irresponsible to...
I’m Growing Closer To My Kids During this COVID Quarantine
In the midst of a stress-filled time, I notice that the relationship between my children and me is much stronger than before. I never knew I could grow this close to my kids.
Before...
An Honest View of My Life During Quarantine
This article started out with me trying to share the ways my family has been keeping our sanity in the midst of quarantine. Soon I realized that wouldn’t be a very honest article. We...
I’m Losing Weight this New Year Following Three Simple Steps
My weight loss journey has been full of ups and downs. As any mom can tell you, pre- and post-baby weight fluctuations can vary widely.
With my first pregnancy, I had hyperemesis gravidarium and...