Unfiltered Life
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Finding daily routine hacks that work for you is crucial to making the most of your time. Being a stay-at-home mom is like running a never-ending marathon. But when you have a nonverbal 11-year-old on the autism spectrum and a lively 8-year-old daughter? Well, now you’re not just running — you’re running while juggling, dodging…
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When you suspect your child may be on the autism spectrum, it can feel like a whirlwind of emotions—fear, anxiety, and sometimes even relief that you’re beginning to understand your child a little more. As a mom of a nonverbal 11-year-old with autism, I’ve been exactly where you are right now. It’s overwhelming, and that’s…
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The Wise Chips at Sam’s Club have been a total game changer for my household — take a seat, momma, and let me tell you why. As kids grow, so does your grocery bill. I swear, my children could eat me out of house and home if I let them. Between my husband and kids,…
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As a busy mom, you’re constantly juggling a million things at once—caring for your kids, managing the household, working, and maybe even running a side hustle. With so much on your plate, the idea of adding one more task might seem overwhelming. But, what if I told you that learning how to make a free…
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So, you’re on the hunt for the perfect ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) center for your child. You’re already juggling a million things—work, other kids, laundry that never ends, and oh, let’s not forget trying to find five minutes to yourself. But finding the right ABA center is a top priority because you want the best…
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Stay-at-home mom depression is a real and significant issue that many mothers face. It isn’t a taboo topic. It certainly isn’t something you should be ashamed of. The constant demands of childcare, household responsibilities, and isolation would weigh anyone down. Being a stay-at-home mom can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be incredibly…
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Grab a seat, mama — today we’re going to unpack stay-at-home mom depression together. Whether you’re a new mom adjusting to life at home or you’ve been a SAHM for years, we can all agree that raising children is one of the hardest jobs out there. Transitioning from a workplace identity to a full-time caregiving…
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Are dogs and autistic children a perfect match or a disastrous pairing? Adding absolutely anything new to a household with autistic children is a terrifying idea. When I found out I was pregnant with my second child, there was a conflicting mixture of happiness and fear. Sure, I was excited about having a new addition…
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Autism. It’s a scary word. I have an 11-year-old son on the spectrum, and I still probably wouldn’t know for sure how to answer if someone asked me what parenting an autistic child meant. My son was a little over two years old when his pediatrician referred him to be officially diagnosed as being on…
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Aggression in autistic children is more common than most people realize, especially for kids who are nonverbal or struggle to communicate. As the mother of a child on the spectrum, one of the hardest things I’ve lived through is being the direct target of that aggression. You’re exhausted, you’re hurting, and you’re standing there asking…