Parent | Autism in Our Nest

Advancing With Autism In His Time

March 27, 2019 Autism, Feature, Parent, perspective, Wordpress 10

Change happens, on their own schedule. Check out my post featured on The Good Men Project, here!

This is How It Always Is, by Laurie Frankel Parenting Quotes

February 9, 2019 Autism, Book Review, Parent, parenting, Quotes 12

While reading the book, This is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel, I found myself reflecting on many of the parenting passages. Read them, here!

Declan Says the Darndest Things

February 1, 2019 Autism, Fun, Parent, Story 19

I have always written down some of the funny things my kids have said to enjoy a chuckle later. Here are some recent favorites from Declan!

Depression and Autism

January 18, 2019March 12, 2019 Autism, Autism Parenting Magazine, Depression, Mental Health, therapy 35

Read more about depression and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) here!

Third Child Parenting Style

January 16, 2019January 16, 2019 Autism, Parent, parenting, Third Child Parenting 35

When Declan was born I had planned to be a more relaxed parent. Was I able to achieve this goal even though Declan had different needs? Find out, here!

In Defense of Stay-At-Home Moms

November 20, 2018February 28, 2019 Autism, behavior, Parent, parenting, Stay-At-Home Mom 60

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!

“No One Likes Me.”

September 27, 2018 Autism, Emotional Regulation, Flexible Thinking, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, Parent, School, Social Interaction, Social Learning, Social Skills, Transitions 33

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!