This blog is written for families living with ADHD, autism, cPTSD and other mental health challenges. We provide neurodivergent families with tips, ideas, inspiration and resources to help you enjoy travel together, as well as providing real-life experience on how to build strong family relationships.
Neurodivergent Life
Marriage, parenting, mental health tips, home organization, gift guides, booklists, holiday celebrations, homeschooling, and more – if it happens at home, it’s covered here.
Travel
General travel tips, road trip resources, restaurant reviews, national parks, packing tips, camping ideas, and a state-by-state list of destinations we’ve visited along the way.
Oregon (our home state)
City guides, restaurant reviews, activities, and events in Oregon. The Willamette Valley is our home base, but we are exploring everywhere!
Who we are
We’re Jenn and Brian Warren, millennial parents on a quest to enjoy life with our children to the fullest. We’ve been traveling with our six children since their infancy, and we’ve visited places all around North America from Alaska to Mexico and from West Coast to East Coast.
We’re passionate about authentic living, practical solutions, genuine relationships, and an abundance mindset. Our family has grown through over 20 years of serious life change. All of our family members have ADHD, autism, anxiety, or some combination of diagnoses, and we’re learning to lean into our strengths and accommodate our challenges.
Dinkum Tribe is a community (tribe) focused on neurodivergent families who love life and travel with their kids. Dinkum (pronounced DING-kum) is an Australian adjective that means “genuine” or “real”. It’s our mission to help families like ours build a beautiful life together!
Begin exploring here:
- Our ultimate guide to planning and packing for a family road trip
- How to create an ADHD-friendly bedroom
- We road tripped from Oregon to Georgia and back – here’s our complete itinerary
- Huge list of family-friendly stops along the Oregon Coast
- Implementing a family chore system that works
Latest posts
- Easy Family Valentine’s Day Celebration Ideas
Simple easy ideas to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your kids and spouse. Written by a mom of six kids. - Valentine’s Day Picnic Ideas For Kids or Couples
Valentine’s Day picnic ideas. Includes ideas for families with kids, as well as romantic picnic ideas for couples on Valentine’s Day. - Guide: Best Restaurants in Silverton Oregon
From cozy family-owned eateries to upscale dining destinations, we’ve tried over a dozen of the best restaurants in Silverton Oregon. - Minuteman Missile National Historic Site South Dakota with Kids
Visit Minuteman Missile National Historic Site in South Dakota. What to see, tour tips, and what families should know before stopping. - Haunted Houses in Atchison, Kansas: Guide to Ghosts
If you love this content, please share it! Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Print Curious about why Atchison is considered one of the most haunted towns in the Midwest? If you love a good ghost story, you’re in the right place. This guide walks you through several haunted houses in Atchison, Kansas, as well as other…
Testimonials
This is great! We’ve found ourselves more than once apologizing and owning up to parenting mistakes. LOVE the idea of intentionally making sure the kids know the lines of communication are always open and they are free to tell us if they think of something that hurt them, in the past or currently. Know better, do better!
Alyssa T.
As a dad always looking for new ways to bond with my family, I loved the creative camping ideas in this article! Setting up an outdoor movie theater sounds like such a fun way to spend the evening. Letting the kids pick fun themes and activities gets them engaged. The tips on choosing a family-friendly campground are really helpful for finding the right fit. This article got me excited to plan our next memorable family camping trip filled with these great ideas!
Kuma
Great Resources! Loved the videos and your explanation was spot on. The “hidden disabilities” are many times harder to deal with than the physical ones. We have both in our family and the mental or “hidden” ones are more difficult for others to understand. Thanks for sharing!
Beth L.