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...
Celebrate Healthy with 10 Yummy Paleo Birthday Cakes
This past weekend was Christopher’s 10th birthday. I’ve written before about how his birthday makes me a little sad, but I’m drained enough already. So, this year I just wanted to wish my first baby a Happy Birthday and celebrate and write about...
Happy Mother’s Day To All The Amazing Autism Mamas
Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers, but especially to autism moms. Because your Mother’s Day isn’t a typical Mother’s Day (just like each day for you isn’t a typical day). I know you might not be getting flowers and romantic love notes....
Walking In Quicksand: How Autism Challenges Success
I recently discovered Ashlyn Washngton’s blog, Walking in Quicksand, and it’s brilliant. I am grateful to her for letting me share her post by the same name. I think it is the perfect sentiment to wrap up Autism Awareness Month. As the world turns off the...
Book Review: Join The Revolution from Hope to Healing
{Here is my disclosure. I am a big fan of the Thinking Moms’ Revolution and I loved Autism Beyond the Spectrum, so I already knew I would love this book. And one of the authors, Laura Hirsch, has been a contributor to this blog (in this post, and as part of this...
Parents: Trust Your Instincts!
Fellow autism mom Cathy Jameson does it again. Last year she shared her son Ronan’s story here. Cathy is an amazing writer and I am thrilled that she wrote this piece for me. But even more than that, I am awed and inspired by her tireless devotion to help other...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
