When I became a mom, I had the best intentions. No screens before age two. No background noise. Just wooden toys, Montessori shelves, and slow, present living. But life has a way of humbling you. After I broke my leg (with three kids under five ) I leaned hard on the TV to survive. It […]

Three kids. One meal. Someone’s crying, someone’s gagging, and someone else is dipping broccoli in milk on purpose. If that sounds like your kitchen table, you’re not alone. Feeding toddlers isn’t just messy — it’s a sensory experience. And for kids between 1 and 3 years old, sensory processing can play a major role in […]

Three kids under five.One red truck.Two tantrums, one scream, and a mom wondering if peace will ever return. If you’re living in this stage of life — welcome. You’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. Toy battles are a rite of passage in toddlerhood, and contrary to what Instagram or your well-meaning great […]

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 […]