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Enjoying the Magic of Christmas

December 19, 2018 Autism, Christmas, Parent, School 21

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

My Little Honey Badger

December 18, 2018 Autism, Christmas, Fun, Parent, Sensory Needs, Sensory Seeking 6

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!

The Great Letter Exchange

December 11, 2018 Autism, Friendships, Fun, Story 23

After a tough day at school Declan wanted to write a letter to a friend. What ensued was a priceless story. Read it, here!

A Very Special Sunday

December 10, 2018 Autism, Christmas, Church, High Functioning Autism, Jesus, Parent 14

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

The Elf on the Shelf – Friend or Foe?

December 7, 2018 Autism, Christmas, Elf on the Shelf, losing, Meltdown, parenting 22

We’ve had Arthur, our elf on the shelf, for the past seven years. Read how his presence in our house has changed, here!

Just Don’t Look at Santa

November 27, 2018 Autism, Autism Acceptance, Santa 31

This is the first year Declan has been overwhelmed by Santa’s presence. Read more, here!

In Defense of Stay-At-Home Moms

November 20, 2018February 28, 2019 Autism, behavior, Parent, parenting, Stay-At-Home Mom 60

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!