Life after loss with autism, preemies and a rainbow baby
We’ve been snowed in long enough to attempt crafts. I’ve even handed over the stapler to people under the age of 18 and we managed to come up with a sweet St. Patrick’s Day garland to hang on my favorite fireplace mantel. The kids and I made the cutest St. Patrick’s Day garland and they […]
The kids have been begging me to have a lemonade stand. There is just one problem. Did you see that tumbleweed go by? That’s the average amount of activity we get on our little country road. Being optimistic and dreamy little 4 and 5 year-olds they all had the “if we build it they will […]
I got all crafty again and tried to turn a few old vases into candle holders. In summary: Nothing exploded, there were no hazardous fumes AND they actually turned out great. Here’s what you need: -any candle holder or vase, as long as it has a smooth, even surface -Mod Podge, this is my favorite kit because it […]
I can’t believe we are more than half way through our first year of homeschooling. I think my favorite part has been letting go of the “rules” a little bit and thinking outside the box to help McKenna learn. Because of her medical history her small motor skills are delayed and she fatigues quickly when […]
We have been working on storytelling and journaling in a notebook this year but, with kids ages 3-5, I had to brainstorm some easy ways for them to put their thoughts into words and also tell a story. My three year-old is just beginning his writing skills and one of my five year-olds fatigues very […]
Now that Ashlyn is in her late teens, I often get asked how I explained to her that she has autism. I always think long and hard about how to answer this question and wonder if there is some significant moment in her childhood that I have completely blocked out because of the stress of […]
If you’re like us, you have a never-ending supply of broken crayons. I’m pretty sure our crayon bin is filled with more broken, wrapper-less crayons than ones that are in tact. I’ve seen different tutorials on making suncatchers with crayons and coffee filters or markers and waxed paper so decided to combine the two and […]
This post may contain affiliate links. The beginning of a new school year is always stressful for kids with autism and their parents. We just finished our final year of high school with Ashlyn and I’ve packed every survival tip I’ve used into one post… Here are a few strategies you can use to prepare […]
We are moving on to a post-high school program this year and I can say that, over the years I’ve definitely learned how to and how not to work with school staff to get what I need most for Ashlyn. There have been teachers who I was able to work with until I changed their […]
With my husband being an educator, we are used to (and grateful for) all kinds of little gifts from students throughout the year. I decided to try something different for my kids’ teachers this year and we made this easy DIY teacher gift. It’s a wipe off board for quick notes that can sit right […]
