Unfiltered Life
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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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Take a seat mama, let me tell you about my all-time favorite cleaning hack. As busy moms, we often feel like we’re running a never-ending marathon. Between keeping up with the kids, managing the household, and maybe even juggling a job, finding time for ourselves can feel impossible. Don’t even get me started on cleaning.…
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Do Nestlé brand products like Coffee Mate, Gerber, DiGiorno, Hot Pockets, or Lean Cuisine (just to name a few) regularly end up on your grocery list? If so, you’re going to want to grab your most recent receipt and snap a photo of it. Nestlé has been offering a super simple way to score a…
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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…
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Handling aggression in autistic children can feel overwhelming and honestly, heartbreaking. You might find yourself in tears, questioning every parenting decision you’ve ever made, and wondering if you’ll ever really get through to your child. These moments can be loud, chaotic, and scary — for you and for them. The good news? There are reasons…
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It’s time to get real about an issue that many moms are struggling with — the grocery budget. Inflation over the last year or two has driven everyday costs through the roof, and food is no exception. Everyone is feeling the pinch when it comes to grocery shopping. While it doesn’t look like prices are…
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So, you’ve brought life into the world, and now you’re a superhero mom juggling a thousand tasks and taking care of your little one. As weeks go by, life is starting to return to normal. Your hormones are beginning to even out, and your body and muscles are starting to heal and strengthen. You might…
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Grocery shopping alone can be a tedious chore, but add two kids into the mix—one of whom is an 11-year-old nonverbal child on the autism spectrum—and it becomes an epic adventure. As a parent, I’ve navigated the grocery store battlefield numerous times. Through my many experiences, I’ve come up with a strategy that transforms this…
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As a mom to a wonderful, nonverbal son on the spectrum, I’ve learned to celebrate every small victory. One of our biggest wins lately has been discovering a super frugal feeding hack for one of his favorite foods — Chinese lo mein. If you have a child with autism, you know how hard it can…