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…
The Essential Oils You Need For The School Year
The school year is here – are you ready? Time for homework, activities, paperwork! Use essential oils to promote concentration, confidence, cleanliness, and calm. Here are the essential oils you need for the school year!
Make It/Buy It: The Best Nontoxic Summer Essentials
Nontoxic Summer Essentials If you are like me, you are constantly searching for nontoxic products to keep your family safe and healthy. Sometimes, we want to be frugal and we’re willing to put in the time to make our own products. Other times, in the midst of...
Pina Colada Paleo Popsicles: The Best Way To Beat The Summer Heat
When I was a kid summer was all about sprinklers, kickball, and popsicles. Of course those popsicles were surely full of sugar, corn syrup, artificial flavors, and probably not much else. Luckily, healthy and Paleo popsicles are pretty easy to make. Plus, I just got...
Happy Father’s Day Autism Dads: We Really Do Love You
Happy Father’s Day to all dads, but especially to autism dads. You work hard, and autism parenting is tough. You feel the pain and disappointment too. You face the challenges and feel the helplessness as much as (and sometimes more so) than autism moms. But you...Welcome!
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
