This Is My Autism: Carrying It All

This Is My Autism: Carrying It All

Autism often comes with a laundry list of medical issues that interfere with development and weigh our kids down. One day could be perfect with the next day a complete disaster. I root for the good days, but we’ve had our fair share of disasters, like this day from a few years ago:

This Is My Autism: Survival Mode – Forever

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 Is My Autism: The Cost of Recovery

This Is My Autism: The Cost of Recovery

This was the moment I lost it. We have been fighting now for almost five years – sacrificing everything (literally) in order to help my daughter recover and heal. My daughter’s health has done a 360! I started crying happy tears, thinking about how far she had come…

This Is My Autism: The “Gift” Of Being Fearless

This Is My Autism: The “Gift” Of Being Fearless

Next time I share that my son has “autism” and someone asks, “Oh, so what is his gift?” (Think Rainman and how everyone assumes that every “autistic” has an incredible ability that somehow overshadows that fact and makes it magically ok that they are severely affected by that “autism”…), I can answer that his is being fearless.

Great Expectations In The Secret World Of Autism

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)

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

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!

Magical Mushrooms! Amazing Benefits for Better Health

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

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

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

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....

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