The Workplace Vs. Being a Special Needs Parent (and some other things that are irking me)
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The Workplace Vs. Being a Special Needs Parent (and some other things that are irking me)

Yes, yes, I haven’t been blogging here for most of 2022. I have my reasons, and they’re just some of those pesky things that are currently irking me. The Online Autism Community One word. Toxic. It was my hope, in starting this blog, to start an online community for autistics and their family members. For…

10 Fun Activities To Do With Your Kids During The Winter Months
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10 Fun Activities To Do With Your Kids During The Winter Months

The winter months can prove to be a dreary time if you’re the type of parent that enjoys spending time out in the sun with your kids. However, with a little creative thinking, you can make memories and have a fabulous time during the winter months too. Bundle up and enjoy some outdoor fun with…

A Parent’s Guide To Calming Household Chaos
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A Parent’s Guide To Calming Household Chaos

Considering how much noise, mess, and time pressures kids create, you’d think they actually thrive on disorder. However, too much chaos can affect their physical and emotional development. Numerous studies have found that children growing up in chaotic households tend to have lower grades, less self-control, and poorer health. Contributing factors include excess noise, lack…

4 Ways To Deal With A Critical Family Without Sacrificing Your Sanity
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4 Ways To Deal With A Critical Family Without Sacrificing Your Sanity

Special Needs and Criticism From Family Members Aren’t families fun? :::insert sarcastic tone and eyeroll::: If you have a child with special needs chances are you have dealt with some type of criticism from one, or multiple, members of your family. How do you handle their negative comments and/or backhanded compliments and slights? It is…