You often hear that having autism means a lack empathy and emotion. I know for a fact this isn't true, both of my boys are empathetic they regularly have and show many feelings. I realize that these feelings may sometimes be more difficult for them, to process then acknowledge and express but they are absolutely present, and… Continue reading autism and empathy
I know Toy storage isn’t just an autism parenting problem. I'm pretty sure it's a problem for a lot of parents. Currently, we have more toys than I really want to admit, I try and try to come up with organized solutions. I do have the kids put away things when they are done… Continue reading Please Pardon The Mess.
Here’s a pencil. Please accept it. Unless you live under a rock, it has been impossible to escape politics. I'm going to go with the trend and voice some concern. I regularly follow and yes, even enjoy politics. I respect everyone's political opinion even if I don't agree. I’m all for voicing concerns and disagreements… Continue reading Here is a pencil, please accept it.
As I mentioned in my previous post I have been a bit anxious recently. I would like to say this is a new problem but It’s not. I’m pretty much anxious over everything especially when it comes to my kids. One of the things that can really trigger my anxiety is my family's food allergies. … Continue reading Cake Decorating as therapy!
Guilt and Anxiety I’m feeling very anxious today, it could be that I’m coming out of the haze from the last two to three weeks and I have a zillion things to catch up on. Our entire house has been suffering from a cold/flu-like virus that took a toll on all of us. It started… Continue reading Anxiety and guilt
Easter has been a tough holiday for me since Tyler was first diagnosed with autism. Tyler's second Easter we had an Easter egg hunt at my parents house. It was just Bree my niece and nephew and Tyler. I was pregnant with Joey at the time. The other three kids held the Easter baskets and… Continue reading Easter expectations
April 2,2015 Today is autism awareness day. Some will wear blue some, will wear rainbow colors, ribbons, or puzzle pieces. I know lately this has become a controversial topic. I do see both sides and honestly, I just want people who need more support to receive it, I want more awareness and then more acceptance.… Continue reading Awareness and acceptance
Tyler has been sick the last few nights with a cough and fever When he started with a croupy cough and horsed voice we headed to the pediatrician. He was very anxious going to the dr because the last visit he needed X-rays and blood work. I was able to get him through all the… Continue reading I wanted to punch the doctor in the face, but, I didn’t…
People thought I was crazy getting a dog while having small kids. I had always grown up with a dog and the house just felt empty to me without one. Mack was working and studying really long hours leaving me home alone the majority of the day and night. Having a dog just made me… Continue reading Handsome to the rescue
Bree has been home sick a lot lately one day a few weeks ago she happened to be home during one of Joey’s Occupational Therapy (OT)sessions. During this session I had to sit with Joey and the therapist for the full hour I gave Bree her iPad and asked her to hang out in her… Continue reading “I did it, he slept all night”
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