Something that all parents can agree on wholeheartedly is that raising children is something that you feel like you are making up as you go along. That may be true, but that doesn’t mean that it has to be that way all of the time. Indeed, if you hope to raise your children as well as you would like to, you will need to make sure that you are always…
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A Honest Review of CanvasDiscount.Com With Free Coupon
It’ s not a huge shocker to anyone who knows me that I like to have framed photo prints in every room of my home.. Everywhere, including the bathroom, has some sort of photo in it. It makes me happy to see my peeps looking at me reminding me of fun memories. I’m also a firm believer that it helps build a sense of family for my children. They see…
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How To Pamper Yourself As An Autism Mom
As an autism mom, you spend most of your days waking up early, getting ready, getting the kids out of bed and dressed, making breakfast, driving them to therapy, homeschooling, etc… the list is endless with things you do during the day. You likely haven’t even thought about spending some time to pamper yourself now and again. A relaxing bath A quick way to pamper yourself is to take a…
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Ultimate Guide To Keeping Kids Safe Online
Kids and adults alike love spending time on-line. As our lives become more digital, social media and the internet has become the place where we socialise, educate and even entertain ourselves. There are so many things that are great about the world wide web but there are also things that should cause all parents to take the necessary precautions. With 1 in 4 children reporting to have been exposed to…
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14 Must Have Instant Pot Accessories To Make Your Life Easier
Instant Pots are more popular than ever these days. You can make entire meals and even snacks from your Instant Pot. There’s much less mess and even less clean up. There are so many accessories for your Instant Pot out there, so how do you know what you really need? We couldn’t live without our Instant Pot here in Autismland or these accessories. Which Instant Pot To Pick? First, let’s…
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10 Ways to Get Out and Enjoy Nature as a Family
Nature can be a wonderful and frugal way to spend family time. Unless the weather is blazing hot, it is enjoyable, accessible by anyone, and usually free or low cost if you go to a National Park. If you have a child with autism, you qualify for the FREE Lifetime National Park Disability Pass. It gives you free or low cost access to every National Park in America. The beautiful…
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7 Tips For Helping Your Teenager With Autism Thrive
Autism, regardless of age, is challenging on the best of days. The teen years can be very challenging due to hormones, the desire to fit in, etc. for a typical child. There is hope, however, for helping your teenager with autism thrive in her surroundings. You simply need to think outside the box and make some adjustments to make her the most successful. Making her successful as a teenager is…
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I’m Not Observing Autism Awareness Month This Year
A few years ago, I wore blue because a Facebook friend asked people to wear blue and take a picture for her to show her son. Guess what? I forgot to take a picture! Did I not care about autism anymore? Hardly. I’m just too tired. You see, for about a year my son has progressively gone down hill. In August I called a local autism center at the recommendation of…
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How long should you let your child dictate writing assignments?
How long should you let your child dictate writing assignments?As a parent of a child with autism who hates the feel of pencil on paper, this is an ongoing question I ask myself. Am I handicapping him by allowing him to dictate his writing assignments? Will he ever be able to write an essay on his own? These are legitimate questions when you look at the big picture of your…
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Why Autism Families Should Know About IRun4
IRun4 is an organization that matches a person who has special needs, a warrior sibling, a veteran or someone who has passed away with a runner. Once matched, the runner’s purpose to run becomes their buddy! The runners I have spoken with have all told me that,now that they have a buddy, their running, training and workout time has felt like it is about something much bigger than themselves. They…
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