Progress is never linear and it is often never in a single direction. I've never been more aware of this as I have become, walking the path of a special needs parent. I came into this process thinking that once we received diagnoses, we would formulate a plan, work the plan, and move steadily forward. … Continue reading Progress is Not a Steady Forward March
To say that the coming school year is going to be stressful would be the world’s biggest understatement. I’ve been watching so many friends go through the stress of trying to decide what the best choice is for their kids…and no decision feels like it’s 100% right. I have some friends sending their kids into … Continue reading To the New Pandemic Homeschool Moms
This rich, creamy casserole has all of the comfort of a casserole and bowl of alfredo with none of the guilt! Almost everyone in my family enjoyed it (and the one who didn't is our picky eater and was put off by the broccoli...but he still ate a small serving). I adapted my recipe below … Continue reading Low Carb Chicken Alfredo Casserole
This is one of our favorite veggie sides to add to just about any meal. You can make it with a broccoli/cauliflower medley, or either of them solo. I also use this in place of noodles for a low carb alfredo casserole. Ingredients: 2 12 oz. Bags of broccoli/cauli florets (fresh not frozen....frozen will created … Continue reading Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower
I wrote this after our family went to a large event recently. These scenarios are often overwhelming for our oldest who has autism. He's come so far in how he deals with these overstimulating environments, though he's not always able to remain this calm. In this particular moment, he only needed to sit in the … Continue reading The Rain Was Meant For Play
Today I couldn’t hold back the flood of tears when what started as watching tv on the sofa turned into a heartbreaking exchange. I was watching the show, Parenthood, and in this particular episode, Max (a child with Asperger’s) was being picked on for stimming behavior (tapping of feet, flapping of hands, etc). My kid … Continue reading My Kid is the “Different” Kid
