Do I Have to Explain?

Sometimes I wonder if I should explain Declan’s behaviors, or not? And to whom? When? Find out what I discovered, here!

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This is How It Always Is, by Laurie Frankel Parenting Quotes

While reading the book, This is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel, I found myself reflecting on many of the parenting passages. Read them, here!

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Declan Says the Darndest Things

I have always written down some of the funny things my kids have said to enjoy a chuckle later. Here are some recent favorites from Declan!

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Third Child Parenting Style

When Declan was born I had planned to be a more relaxed parent. Was I able to achieve this goal even though Declan had different needs? Find out, here!

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Enjoying the Magic of Christmas

I volunteered in Declan’s classroom today and felt the magic of Christmas. Read more about it, here!

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My Little Honey Badger

Decorating the tree this year for Christmas I came across an old ornament that reminded me of when Declan was a baby. Read more about the ornament and what I have learned through the years, here!

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A Very Special Sunday

Another first! Read about our very special Sunday, here!

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In Defense of Stay-At-Home Moms

Recently I read an article where a woman asked Stay-At-Home Moms what they did all day. At first I got defensive, but changed my mood. Read more about this, here!

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Declan’s Day Highlighted!

“How was your day?” Is too vague a question for Declan, and I was unable to determine what his days have been like at school. But he eagerly completed a new worksheet with me highlighting his school day. Read more about this, here

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“No One Likes Me.”

Declan hates going to school, and recently raised a new complaint. Knowing that he struggles in social situations, I really felt for him. Read more about this, here!

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