It’s a New Year which means that it’s time to reflect on last year to see what worked, what didn’t, and what we want to achieve in the coming year! You may have seen my post about my goals for 2016 where I outlined specific goals that I want to achieve personally, and with freelancing, essential oils, and with the blog.
Today I figured I’d make a fun post looking back over my analytics for 2015 to see what you enjoyed seeing on the blog! I figured I would share with you the top ten posts from 2015! I love looking at lists like these because it tells me what you like to read and what you’d like to read more of. Did your favorite post make the list?
Top Ten Posts From 2015
Bible Verses for Special Needs Moms
This was one of my very favorite posts to write, and it consistently gets a lot of traffic each month. It always warms my heart when I look at my analytics late at night and see that someone found this post from google. I always stop and take a second to pray that the sweet mama up late googling found the encouragement that she needed. This post has been so popular, in fact, that I’ll be expanding on it and creating a devotional for special needs moms that will hopefully come out in the Spring!
55 Thoughts Moms Have While Breastfeeding
This post makes me laugh every time that I look at it. It was never supposed to be popular! I literally wrote most of it from my phone while I was trapped in my rocking chair nursing Baby M. I figured that a few people might read it, and mamas that have nursed before would find it funny. That’s it. Apparently a large breastfeeding advocacy Facebook page found it and shared it which just made the popularity soar!
Why I Do Not Support Autism Speaks
This is a post that I was nervous to publish, but I felt it needed to be said. I’m thrilled that it’s reached so many readers, and I’ve gotten some of the sweetest comments from people who truly had no idea what Autism Speaks was really doing with all of the charity they’ve received. If you only read one post in this whole list, let it be this one, and please help to get the word out!
When I Realized I’m Not That Homeschooling Mom
This one was so fun to write for all of my fellow homeschooling mamas! We all know “that mom”. The one who has everything together and looks fabulous and has kids that don’t know what McDonalds is. That is not me at all!
Yes, I Say That He’s Autistic
This one surprised me because it’s such a new post, but it’s already been really popular! I hesitated posting this one big time. (Like, on the phone with my best friend/bloggy cheerleader for an hour debating it) There are some pretty controversial opinions in the post, but it’s started a lot of really great conversations. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, and it’s even one of the posts I’ve had picked up by The Mighty.
What Not to Say to an Autism Mama
When we got A-Man’s autism diagnosis, I feel like a lot of our friends and family didn’t know what to say or not say, so they said nothing at all. I wrote this post to help friends and family know some things that they have been saying that may be offensive to an autism mama. There’s also a response that I wrote which includes a list of helpful things to say to an autism mama you can check out here.
The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling The Early Years
I feel like this post got so popular 100% due to Pinterest! I mean, isn’t that where homeschooling mamas spend all their time? I loved linking up to some of my favorite bloggers and sharing such a fun resource for moms with littles who are a bit overwhelmed by homeschooling.
5 Fun Ways to Answer Annoying Breastfeeding Questions
This is another post that took off when I didn’t expect it to. As a breastfeeding mom, I get asked questions all the time that get really annoying really fast. I will admit, I don’t actually use any of these answers (though I’ve been very tempted to!) but they’re fun to say in my head when I’m asked AGAIN if I’d be more comfortable in the bathroom.
Holiday Help for Kids With Sensory Processing Disorder
I was really interested to see that a lot of my special needs holiday posts did really well this year! I know that the holidays can be difficult and overwhelming for some kids with sensory processing disorder or other special needs, and as moms we just want to help! I wrote this post as a guide for mama’s on how to best help kids who are struggling during the holidays.
Hosting an Autism Friendly Christmas
On the flip side of the coin, sometimes family and friends who don’t live with your child day to day may be completely overwhelmed and unsure of how to help you and your child enjoy the holidays. I wrote this handy guide for family and friends to host an autism friendly Christmas so that they knew just a few simple things they could do to help you and your little one feel more welcome and comfortable during the holidays.
So those are my top ten posts from 2015! Which was your favorite, and what do you want to see more of?
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It sounds like you had some really great articles last year. I am looking forward to seeing what 2016 brings.
Thanks Robin!
My favourite was ‘Yes I say He is Autistic’ because autism is often ignored by society in the hopes that the problem will go away. There is a misconception that autistic children are too different when in reality they are the most sweetest loving individuals.
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Anna, I’m so glad that you enjoyed that post. I agree, I am doing anything I can to raise awareness while respecting my son and the autistic community. :)
It looks like you are an amazing resource for Autism Mamas! I find that quite commendable as I am sure there are parents out there not really knowing how to help their child. As a person who doesn’t have a chidl with autism I also appreciate the articles on how we can help our friends and family by providing autism friendly get togethers…we tend to lose sight of making sure that everyone is comfortable in their own skin.
Oh Lucy, thank you! I have only just started providing resources to friends and family, so I’ll try to add more of that next year! I’m glad you found it helpful. :)
You have written some amazing posts this past year! You are a supermom! I can’t wait to see all the inspirational and encouraging posts you write this new year!
Thank you! Happy New Year!
Those are some of the best posts I’ve seen, especially about the autism speaks. Well done.
Wow thank you! I love the Autism Speaks post.
You are doing great! So many great article to choose from. I think my favorite is the tips for successful vbac. I also enjoy all the homeschooling ones. I wish you fruitful and enjoyable 2016. Happy New Year!
Oh thank you Eva! You are so sweet! I’m so glad that you enjoyed the VBAC post. :) I love your homeschooling posts as well. :)
So sweet I love them all. Thank you so much for sharing. I miss the days when my children were younger, so small, enjoy every minute.
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It looks like you had one incredible year! I am going to have to go back and read all of these!
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What a great way to round out 2015. I wish i had been blogging when I was breastfeeding. I just started right at the end of nursing. I could have used loads of support at that time as everyone in my family was against long term nursing.
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I had a lot of people opposed to breastfeeding as long as I did as well. My son nursed until he was 20 months-ish, and my goal is to nurse my daughter until 2 years old at least. I’m glad there’s more support out there now!
Looks like you have some very valuable post on the topic of autism. I’m going to suggest your blog to a few friends that may it helpful.
Thank you so much, Shana!
These are interesting blog posts. I’ll be checking them out.
Thank you!
Wow, this looks like it was a fun and really informative year on your blog! I love that your top posts are so focused on one topic, it makes your blog shine!
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Great list of posts! I wish that my kids didn’t know what McDonalds was…we had a good go of it for several years, but then when I was pregnant with baby number 3 and diagnosed with severely LOW blood pressure (crazy I know) I had no energy to do anything, McDonalds it is then!
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We all have to give in now and again. :)
Looks like you had a really good blogging year! On the topic of autism mommas have you ever read “just a minute my cape is ib the dryer” ? You might like it.
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I haven’t heard of it, I’ll check it out!
Thanks for sharing these! I love going back and looking at people’s popular posts! I hope 2016 is your best year yet! <3
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Thank you Susannah!
I love this idea and I also love the 55 thoughts every mom has while breastfeeding because I have had all of them. I am 6 months into breastfeeding and everyday is hard.
Oh sweet mama, it is hard! Definitely worth it, but oh man that does not make it easy. Way to go making it to six months!! <3