I volunteered in Declan’s classroom today and felt the magic of Christmas. Read more about it, here!
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Category: Parent
My Little Honey Badger
Decorating the tree this year for Christmas I came across an old ornament that reminded me of when Declan was a baby. Read more about the ornament and what I have learned through the years, here!
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A Very Special Sunday
Another first! Read about our very special Sunday, here!
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In Defense of Stay-At-Home Moms
Recently I read an article where a woman asked Stay-At-Home Moms what they did all day. At first I got defensive, but changed my mood. Read more about this, here!
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Declan’s Day Highlighted!
“How was your day?” Is too vague a question for Declan, and I was unable to determine what his days have been like at school. But he eagerly completed a new worksheet with me highlighting his school day. Read more about this, here
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“No One Likes Me.”
Declan hates going to school, and recently raised a new complaint. Knowing that he struggles in social situations, I really felt for him. Read more about this, here!
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The Value of “Me” Time as a Parent
“I’m going to miss you when you go,” Declan said thoughtfully, taking his gaze to the wall to our left. I was preparing to
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Regressive Autism – Why it Occurs
When Declan went to the pediatrician when he was 18 months old, everything appeared to be fine with his development. When he went back at 24 months, the pediatrician felt something was different and recommended he be evaluated for services. What happened? Read more about Regressive Autism, here!
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“Mom…Mom!…MOM!!”
“Mom, I want to eat macaroni and cheese. Please make me macaroni and cheese.” “Mom, I can’t find my cleats.” “Mom, I need you
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