parenting | Autism in Our Nest

Time for a BIG Change!

April 22, 2019 Autism, change, Fun, parenting, Vacation 34

A fiendish little girl convinced Declan he wanted to ride the big kid rides – and my husband and I were terrified to let him try. Read what happened, here!

Quote Me – Creativity!

February 16, 2019February 16, 2019 Autism, Behavior Chart, parenting, Quote Challenge, Quotes, School 16

Quote challenge and a story about creativity – check it out!

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!

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!

The Elf on the Shelf – Friend or Foe?

December 7, 2018 Autism, Christmas, Elf on the Shelf, losing, Meltdown, parenting 22

We’ve had Arthur, our elf on the shelf, for the past seven years. Read how his presence in our house has changed, 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!