This post has been sponsored by the Knight Nights, but all opinions are my own. I don’t know if EVERY kid gets scared of the dark or being alone at night, but it’s pretty nearly universal. All three of my kids have gone through this at some point, and it’s not necessarily a quick phase. […]
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Autism adventures and how we deal
The logo for Autism Speaks contains puzzle pieces, which I think is perfect. Our whole life is a puzzle with our autistic four-year-old, constantly strategizing to keep him from terrorizing the world, destroying our house, and hurting himself. Every few months we have to level up, because what worked before doesn’t work anymore. For instance, […]
My secret for keeping clothes on my toddler
Jac is like many typical three-year-old boys in that he prefers being naked. If his diaper is wet or dirty, that thing is coming OFF. You might say, Oh, great! He’s ready for potty training! But Jac is not a typical three-year-old in that he has autism, and potty training hasn’t quite worked out yet. […]