This Is My Autism: All That I Will Never Know
So much of my mom job is hindered by autism. How can I alleviate fears, instill confidence, comfort worries if I don’t know what they are?
This Is My Autism: Survival Mode – Forever
Someone I know who recently had a baby posted on social media about how overwhelmed she is. She said that she was in “Survival Mode.” She’s totally right, but I had to laugh a little. Because we autism parents are constantly in Survival Mode. But Autism Survival Mode is forever.
This Weird World: You Might Just Be An Autism Mom If…
Here’s the deal – we KNOW we’re weird. It’s the price we pay to help our kids, so we don’t care. But this life is a lot easier if you can laugh! So, you might just be an autism mom if …
Happy Siblings Day In Honor of Autism Super Siblings
Today is National Siblings Day, a day created to honor brothers and sisters. Like last year, I’m taking this day to honor Christopher’s brother and sister, and all of the autism super siblings! Christopher has severe autism, and his brother and sister are...
Great Expectations In The Secret World Of Autism
It’s World Autism Day, so let’s talk about the World of Autism. The real one – the secret world of autism that not many people see. As an autism parent, this is the world I live in. I feel it necessary to shine that bright blue light on the secret world of autism.
7 Sabotages To Your Wellness (And How To Fix Them)
The things you do every day matter to the health of your body, mind, emotions and even longevity. These seven common stumbles offer no health benefit or worse: negative health consequences. If one or more is part of your daily life, check out solutions to clear your path to wellness.
Dealing With The Shit In Your Life
Are you finding it difficult to move forward with all the shit in your life? Join the club! We are all constantly dealing with shit. But we can still move forward and thrive and have the best year (and life) ever!
It’s The (Bath) Bomb! Homemade Gifts That Don’t Suck
Does the thought of making something yourself bring about anxiety or flashes of that Friends episode with the homemade sock bunny? Relax – there are homemade gifts that are easy, classy, inexpensive, and fun. Like these fabulous homemade fizzy bath bombs …
Magical Mushrooms! Amazing Benefits for Better Health
No, not those magical mushrooms! I’m talking about the medicinal mushrooms that boost health and immunity. Read about a few of our favorite ’shrooms with potential health benefits backed by research and get my amazing Magical Mushroom Bisque recipe using medicinal mushrooms.
I Am Thankful: Happy Thanksgiving, Autism-Style
Thanksgiving is a time of both gratitude and indulgence, just like every holiday. That’s American-style. While most Americans will celebrate by gathering with family, watching football and parades, and eating all the food, autism families might not have that...
Just Breathe! 8 Calming Techniques to Ease Anxiety
The holidays are supposed to be fun and festive, but for many of us they induce stress and anxiety. Luckily just breathing can actually help to ease anxiety. Check out these 8 breathing techniques to calm anxiety. Give them a try the next time you feel the holiday stress coming on!
Healthier Halloween Candy: Better Treats, No Tricks
Need some healthier Halloween candy options? Of course you want your kids to have a fun holiday. Of course you don’t want them to feel like weirdos. But, you don’t want them eating a bunch of crap either. You also don’t want to be that parent who gives out raisins....
Fun Halloween Hack: A New Take on the Jack-O-Lantern
I love Halloween! But, as you all know, I’m very lazy busy. And autism can make Halloween activities a challenge. I wanted some fun ideas that I could do with my kids. So, I present … the Bubbling Pumpkin Face Halloween Hack (which is a new take on the...
Autism on TV: A Parent’s Perspective
I asked my husband if he wanted to watch The Good Doctor, ABC’s new show about Dr. Shaun Murphy, who has autism and savant syndrome. According to the ABC website, though he is “unable to personally connect with those around him, Shaun uses his extraordinary medical...
Grain-Free Game Changers: Love You, Hate You
One of the hardest things about a grain-free diet finding snacks. You often have to choose among fruits & veggies, cooking from scratch, or compromising on ingredients. Until these game changing grain-free snacks…
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My autism journey has changed the way I live and care for my family. I am passionate about nontoxic products, natural remedies, grain-free nutrition, essential oils, and healing the symptoms known as autism. This is a space for anyone aspiring toward cleaner, healthier living.
XO Joanna
