By Alisa Bowman
Today, readers, I’m going to take a step back and allow Phoebe Lee to offer some marital advice. Phoebe is the author of the children’s picture book Monkey Mind, which explores ADHD with a Buddhist perspective. Parenting any child places a huge stress on marriage, but parenting a child with special needs stresses it even more. That’s why I think it’s important to call out books like Monkey Mind when I find them. I’ve personally found children’s books to be a salve for both my marriage and my ability to be a good mother. When my daughter has struggled with various issues — fear of the dentist, fear of going to school, refusing to clean her room — I’ve often been able to find a children’s book that explores the topic and gives... More...
