by Tamara | Dec 25, 2022 | Inspiration, Parenting
As a parent or caregiver of a child with autism and ADHD, this most likely isn’t a journey you expected to take. When we are having a baby, we are optimistic and have a certain vision of the way their and our lives will be. Then, a few or several years later, we...
by Tamara | Dec 18, 2022 | Parenting
It’s almost a new year, and many of us are in planning mode. Whether you like to make New Year’s resolutions or set your goals for the next year, it’s good to reflect on the current year and take time to determine what are the most important things you want to...
by Tamara | Dec 4, 2022 | Inspiration, Parenting
Recently, I was reading the meaning behind the song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” I began thinking about what the 12 days of gifts would be from the perspective of a parent of an autistic child. I hope you enjoy this version and happy holidays to you and your...
by Tamara | Nov 18, 2022 | Inspiration, Parenting
If you would have asked me almost 15 years ago if there was anything I was thankful for when my son J was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, I probably would have looked at you with aghast. I was overwhelmed and so surprised at the diagnosis. Yet, now that I’ve lived...
by Tamara | Nov 18, 2022 | Parenting
It’s holiday time, which means family gatherings for many. For some relatives, you may have not seen them since last year’s holiday festivities or even longer. Others you probably see on a regular basis. Whatever is the case for you, holidays can be fun and stressful...
by Tamara | Nov 12, 2022 | Inspiration, Parenting
Our children won’t stay young forever. All parents know that; however, it means something different to those of us who have autistic children. Thinking about our autistic children becoming adults instills so much fear into many of us. Yet, we know our children growing...
