A Special Birthday for My Son with Autism My son recently turned sixteen! A milestone birthday. I wanted this birthday to feel special to my son. It was a milestone after all. How did we celebrate this milestone birthday with our son? First, in lieu of having a big party, we had three close friends over to the house. My son played games with these friends and we … [Read more...] about A Special Birthday for My Son with Autism
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Anxiety Attacks During Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be a wonderful time in your life, but it can be a frightening and nerve-wracking experience. For some women, anxiety attacks during pregnancy are common. If you're one of them, don't worry. Pregnancy anxiety is totally normal and doesn't mean you're going to be a terrible mother or that you don't want your baby. It does mean that you need to discover what's … [Read more...] about Anxiety Attacks During Pregnancy
Early Signs of a Pregnancy
If you miss a period, that's a hallmark sign that a baby is on the way. However, you may start to experience additional signs of early pregnancy shortly after your conceive, sometimes within a mere three weeks, according to the Mayo Clinic. Every woman's body is different, so no two pregnancies will be exactly the same. Extreme Fatigue Among the various symptoms of early … [Read more...] about Early Signs of a Pregnancy
Helpful Hints for Traveling with A Toddler
Traveling with kids can sometimes feel like taking a three-ring circus on the road. Being trapped in a plane with strangers and a toddler is an exercise in endurance, let me tell you. There are a few things, though, that can make the trip easier. 1. Contact Your Hotel. Book a room away from the pool and vending and ice machines to cut down on noise. Usually, a hotel can … [Read more...] about Helpful Hints for Traveling with A Toddler
Halloween Tricks (for Parents)
As we head into Halloween, I want to offer a few cautions based on 18 Halloweens as a parent. First: Feed your kids dinner BEFORE they go Trick or Treating. This took me five years to learn. Children will not eat peas and chicken after 20 Reese’s peanut butter cups. Second: Please do not limit your kids’ Halloween candy to five pieces or force them to sell their loot to … [Read more...] about Halloween Tricks (for Parents)