Physical Health can often affect your mental health and how you think about the world.
Learning Social Skills through a Board Game When it comes to buying toys for children with autism, make sure to focus on toys that will stimulate their senses. Because most kids with autism have sensory problems, they have to be introduced to tangible things in a non-threatening way and in such a way that they […]
Last week, camp held a family night at a local small amusement park. The year before, my youngest daughter and I went to the fun night and had a great time. But, when we got home, our house’s air conditioner had quit. This year I was slightly worried that something bad would happen too. The […]
You might think, if you know Nove’s history, that this makes no sense. She has type 2 diabetes! Imagine a little puppy turning its head in question to getting a treat. That’s what her demeanor was and it made me chuckle. She’s very smart.
Looking for an action-packed weekend of fun for the whole family? Head to your local IMAX® Theater for the premiere of How to Train Your Dragon 2! My daughter (the one with autism) wants to see this. She saw the first movie and is excited to see the second. I’m sure it’s going to be fun! […]
Sargento Ultra Thin Slices Review Yesterday I shared how we have changed our diet to help out my daughter who was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. One of the biggest changes for her, was cutting out potatoes and wheat flour which are huge contributors to the bad carbohydrate train. But, she is a snacker, so […]
Why Food Changes Everything for Diabetes A year ago, my autistic daughter was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, likely brought on in part due to one of her medicines used to treat for mood disorder. Ironic, no? Low or high blood sugars can bring on nasty behaviors, so, we aren’t 100% sure which came first, […]
She told me this last year that she was ready to quit ; she was failing or nearly failing most classes and couldn’t get help from her teachers.
This scared the crap out of me! I know she’s smart. She knows she’s smart. But, not getting help, and on top of that – being told she’s lazy by school staff- was just making her
When I was contacted and offered a copy of Snow White’s Seven Patches, I was intrigued. But, I was more interested in the author who has written several other books about kids with special needs and/or disabilities. Snow White’s Seven Patches: A Vitiligo Fairy Tale My 12 year old daughter who has autism and ODD, helped […]
For anyone who doesn’t live with a child that has special needs, they may never fully understand what the stress is like. It’s taken me years to admit to myself, let alone anyone else, how very hard and very real the stress is. First of all, no parent gets a guide with their new baby. […]
Homework is now Home Work My 15 year old recently made a change from a regular brick and mortar high school, to a mostly online school. It was not without a lot of research and meetings, and I’m hoping that it’s going to work well for her issues with homework and time management related […]