There are many “mommy wars” topics that get really heated. Breastfeeding or formula? Co-sleeping or CIO? Working mom or stay at home mom? One of those battles is over the kid-leash-backpack-things. Moms either love them and swear by them, or they hate them and think they’re cruel. Now, this post isn’t about my feelings on […]
I tend to focus heavily on the positive sides of autism. The beauty with which my son sees the world, and the fact that his uniqueness is a part of what makes him so special. All of that is true. However, it’s also true that sometimes it’s really hard being an autism mama. I’m not […]
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 […]
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: 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: Hosting an autism-friendly Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be difficult and intimidating! With these simple steps, you can host an autism-friendly holiday!) It’s time for Thanksgiving, and your life is probably getting a liiiiiiittle crazy. We host Thanksgiving every year, and we have to plan around my parents, my sister and her family, my brother, and […]
