Special Needs, Tooth Brushing, and Perspective
This morning I felt defeated. Sadly, that’s a common emotion for me. Even though it takes an Olympic wrestling match to get my autistic daughter…
Bieber Fever
Have a fever for some Bieber in your house? Or are you wondering what I am talking about? Justin Bieber — hailed as “Super Boy”…
Do You Feel Sexy?
Did you answer yes to the sexy question? If so, wonderful! I hope you share your secret with your other female friends. Chances are, though,…
Mom to the Rescue!
Once a mom, always a mom. What do you think? In my experience, there are many wonderful women who don’t hang up their aprons, even…
Sex, Marriage, and a Secret, Sizzling Gift …
Have you ever seen one of those spilt milk puzzles? They are all white and full of tiny pieces that all look the same without some…
Facing Rejection
How can a mom handle her own issues with grace and be an example to her children? Rejection. Harsh word, isn’t it? Even harsher is…
Handling Conflict with Special Education Personnel
“Other parents with autistic children manage to do this all the time, so why can’t you?” The above statement, made by a person in charge…
Discipline — It’s for the Children’s Sake
A while back, one of my friends told a story about a teacher who had been threatened by an irate parent. Why? Because she dared…
Eating Disorders and Body Image
In early childhood, I was a tad bit chubby. Some people pointed out that it was baby fat. Others felt they were doing me a…
Autism and the Pumpkin Patch and the Park (aka, Why Friends are Awesome)
The other day, Rachel and my other daughter had a day off of school, so I had the brilliant idea to take them to a…