Part of the reason I started Forged by Grace was honestly for myself — to create daily reminders I could actually use with my own kids. I needed simple, quick ideas I could grab when we hit a rough patch or I felt stuck. These activities aren’t just for calm… they’re for connection. And they’ve […]

The one thing that transformed our mornings — and it wasn’t waking up earlier. We weren’t late because we were lazy. We were late because I was busy winging it. Sound familiar?One kid couldn’t find socks, another didn’t want breakfast, and I was trying to make mental lists while holding a hungry baby. The problem […]

How I Stay Calm During Toddler Meltdowns and what I’ve learned from OT and real motherhood. I used to think staying calm during toddler meltdowns was about control. I thought if I could stay “in charge” during a tantrum, I was doing it right. But here’s what I’ve learned after three kids and one season […]