When Bobby asked to have a special friend over, we noticed all the scratches, stains and holes in the walls in our autism house. But there is also something very special in our house. Find out what, here!
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A Lesson Worth Learning
When Catelyn told me her semester grade was brought down because of an assignment she missed, I realized I had a parenting choice – call the teacher or not call the teacher? Find out what I did, here!
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A Parenting Lesson from Nancy Edison
Recently, I heard the story of Thomas Edison and his mother, Nancy Edison – whose Mama Bear moment is a lesson for us all. Read more, here!
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Kids Say (and Do!) the Darndest Things.
Through the years, my kids have said and done some things that really made me laugh. Why would I hesitate to share? Find out, here!
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Nature vs. Nurture and Socialization
Being a socially anxious introvert, I have often wondered how much of my personality was passed to my kids, and how much their experiences would shape their socialization patterns. Nature vs nurture – who wins?
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So Much to Celebrate!
Birthdays and Christmas and New Years, oh my! It’s time to take a deep breath after so much celebration!
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The Ever Changing Christmas
While preparing a Christmas gift for Catelyn, I realized how our Christmas has changed throughout the years. Read more, here!
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Autistic Kids are Easy Targets for Bullies and Meanies
Kids with autism are easy targets for big meanies and bullies. Read why, here!
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The Schedule
Declan has a hard time transitioning from any activity when at home. So, I went back to the schedule – something he could see visually – to find success. Read more about it, here!
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Kids Are Unpredictable
Many years later, I think I finally figured it out. I’ve come a long way on my parenting journey 😊
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