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The benefits of breastfeeding During my pregnancy with Charlie, like all moms I had to make many choices. Co-sleeping or crib? Baby wearing or stroller? Breastfeeding or formula? I must…
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This is a snippet from my book, All Across the Spectrum, that you can pre-order here. “You’re torturing your child with ABA therapy” Just like society at large, the autism community…
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This is a snippet from my book, All Across The Spectrum. Coming Soon! “It’s okay to grieve” When my therapist said those words, “It’s okay to grieve,” I felt like…
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What’s an autism martyr mom? In the eyes of the #actuallyautistic community, an autism martyr mom is a mom who expresses negativity about autism and complains about how it has impacted…
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Instagram isn’t a great place if you struggle with insecurity. It’s hard to feel self-confident when all you see are people’s highlight reels. I feel guilty posting happy couple photos because…
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Thank you Mattel for sponsoring this post, all opinions expressed are my own. Yay for friends and family! We’ve been lucky enough to have friends and relatives visit us this year.…
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You know you’ve found the right person when they love you when you are sad. They’ve seen you at your worst and they don’t run away. They won’t even mention that…
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Thank you Maxi-Cosi for sponsoring this post. Keep your little adventurers comfy, safe & stylish with the Maxi-Cosi Magellan™ Max 5-in-1 Convertible Car Seat! Hi there! I’m Willy, Eileen’s husband, and…
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“Mommy, why Charlie pushing me away?” Jude’s been asking a lot of questions about Charlie lately: “Mommy, why Charlie doesn’t want to play with me?” “Mommy, why Charlie pushing me away?”…
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This post is sponsored by Grund America, and all opinions expressed are my own. Essential home products Now that we’ve been in our new house for a few weeks, it’s starting…
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In a world that can be so harsh, it’s a shame when we shield ourselves for fear of getting hurt or appearing too emotional. By doing so, we also prevent ourselves from forming deep connections. If there’s one lesson I wish I’d learned earlier, it’s this one: there is nothing wrong with being soft or vulnerable. Life is too short to keep those feelings inside. Tell the people in your life that they matter. Tell them you love them. And don’t wait for Valentines Day either! Tell ’em on a random Tuesday morning with their coffee. Tell ‘em on a Thursday night after hearing a song that reminds you of them. Just tell them.
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In a world that can be so harsh, it’s a shame when we shield ourselves for fear of getting hurt or appearing too emotional. By doing so, we also prevent ourselves from forming deep connections. If there’s one lesson I wish I’d learned earlier, it’s this one: there is nothing wrong with being soft or vulnerable. Life is too short to keep those feelings inside. Tell the people in your life that they matter. Tell them you love them. And don’t wait for Valentines Day either! Tell ’em on a random Tuesday morning with their coffee. Tell ‘em on a Thursday night after hearing a song that reminds you of them. Just tell them.
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![Now that Jude is 3, he’s been asking a lot of questions about Charlie. Mommy, why Charlie doesn’t want to play with me? Why Charlie can’t talk? Why Charlie has autism?
I don’t know that I’ve found a good answer to his questions yet. What does autism even mean to a 3-year-old? Probably not much. I’ve explained to Jude that Charlie has different abilities and needs than other kids and that he does love him even though he doesn’t say it. That seemed to make sense to him, at least a little. I’ve seen Jude say “I love you” to Charlie, and after being met by silence, whisper to himself “I love you too, Jude” pretending the words came from Charlie. Jude is such a sensitive boy. He loves Charlie unconditionally. No matter how many times Charlie pushes him away, Jude always forgives him. “It’s okay, Charlie has autism. That’s why he doesn’t want a hug”... 💕 [My book is available for pre-order/Link in bio]](http://scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/05a688d70aa224e9793af30ada1bb9d9/5D225813/t51.2885-15/e35/c110.0.860.860/s320x320/51021880_118223365936934_6145706230641208403_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com "Now that Jude is 3, he’s been asking a lot of questions about Charlie. Mommy, why Charlie doesn’t want to play with me? Why Charlie can’t talk? Why Charlie has autism?
I don’t know that I’ve found a good answer to his questions yet. What does autism even mean to a 3-year-old? Probably not much. I’ve explained to Jude that Charlie has different abilities and needs than other kids and that he does love him even though he doesn’t say it. That seemed to make sense to him, at least a little. I’ve seen Jude say “I love you” to Charlie, and after being met by silence, whisper to himself “I love you too, Jude” pretending the words came from Charlie. Jude is such a sensitive boy. He loves Charlie unconditionally. No matter how many times Charlie pushes him away, Jude always forgives him. “It’s okay, Charlie has autism. That’s why he doesn’t want a hug”... 💕 [My book is available for pre-order/Link in bio]")
