Some people can be really tough to shop for. Moms of autistic kids tend to be those “some people”. They hardly ever take time for themselves, so when you ask what they want you’ll likely get a blank stare and a long “ummmmm…”. Because all she’s thinking about is the holiday chaos that’s coming and […]
(Inside: The hardest part of coparenting is spending holidays without the kids. These are the best ways to keep the holidays special when your ex has the kids.) Maybe you get every Christmas, and he gets every Easter. Maybe he gets Thanksgiving on odd years, while you keep the kids on even years. Maybe you keep […]
The holidays can be stressful for everyone, but when you’re a special needs parent it takes on a whole ‘nother level. The holidays cause a huge change in routine for months at a time. School and therapy gets canceled, you visit family you wouldn’t normally see, and you go to new places with strange foods […]
(Inside:Check out these 5 reasons why my boys read girl’s children’s books instead of only books geared towards boys. Respect for women starts at home!) My son recently started reading a really fun book about a group of high school girls that take a road trip adventure and encounter a professional thief planning a big […]
(Inside: What are the best sensory-friendly gifts for autistic kids? Check out this epic list for the autistic kid on your Christmas list!) “What do the kids want for Christmas?” I’ve been asked that probably fifteen times already, and it’s one of the hardest questions for me to answer. I mean, what do they want for […]
(Inside: Right now, I’m not playing with my kids, even though they’re awake.. Here’s three simple reasons why I’m NOT playing with my kids right now!) I’m sitting in my comfy office chair writing this post. I’m sipping my hot cocoa, and I’m munching on some mini m&ms. My kids aren’t napping or at school or […]
