Teachable Moments

Nico was not able to sit and do any of his schoolwork today. I had a feeling it was going to be a tough day as soon as the first meltdown started ten minutes after he woke up. First the whining began for no reason. Then, he started making weird noises that got louder and … Continue reading Teachable Moments →

Reality Check

Today I was shaken by Autism. Nothing extraordinary happened with Nico. He didn't have too rough of a day, but it was enough to ground me back in reality. I think I had been living a bit in my idealistic universe, which I try to live in more and more everyday, but when a day … Continue reading Reality Check →

Choosing Your Battles

I remember my Mother "choosing her battles" a lot when I was growing up. Whether it was with my brother, my father, or me, one of us got off the hook with something so she could keep her sanity. She was the quintessential SUPER MOM that always seemed to have it together and made parenting … Continue reading Choosing Your Battles →

Trust and Believe

As I lay here in bed on the eve of my son's first day of Kindergarten, I am surprisingly comforted by the fact that there are hundreds of other parents sending their kids off to Kindergarten tomorrow as well. Parents who are possibly tossing and turning in their beds, withered by anxiety. Parents who are … Continue reading Trust and Believe →