Tag: parenting
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Teaching Kids Consent
Boy1 has a habit of over-touching. It’s not out of malice—though he can become aggressive when frustrated—but rather from his reliance on physical touch as a means of communication. He’s grown so accustomed to reaching out to others that it’s become a bit too second nature. To address this, we’ve…
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Raising Boys
Raising boys is no easy feat—it’s definitely not for the faint of heart. Boy1 is mostly nonverbal and communicates primarily through physical gestures. This means that when he wants attention, he might tap someone’s shoulder, arm, or back. Sometimes it’s a gentle tap, other times it’s an enthusiastic slap. While…
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Ughhhhhhhhh
Do you ever have one of those days where everything seems to unravel all at once? It feels like one thing after another, and it’s enough to make you lose your mind. We’re currently trying to sell our home, but we haven’t had a single showing. The house we’ve fallen…
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Traveling with Children
NORMALIZE traveling with your children…they deserve to see new things too. I recently came across a quote on social media that really struck a chord with me. It reminded me of something I’ve mentioned before: when Hubs and I envisioned starting a family, we always dreamed of sharing experiences with…
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Magical Moments
I’m a member of several Disney groups on Facebook, and while they can be fantastic resources for planning an upcoming trip, they can also be a bit of a minefield. If you ask a question that’s considered common knowledge or share an unpopular opinion, it can sometimes feel like you’re…
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Kids and Money
My boys are huge fans of coins, dollars, and even gift cards. They each have little dino wallets for their cash and gift cards, and piggy banks for their coins. Recently, I took it a step further and opened bank accounts for them, complete with their own debit cards. They…
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Hormones and thyroids and sugars, oh my!
Since my hysterectomy, I’ve been grappling with weight issues. To be honest, weight management had been a struggle long before that, but it was after the surgery that I felt like I truly hit a wall. Despite my best efforts to stabilize or lose weight, the numbers on the scale…
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From Zero to Mom to Special Needs Mom
Boy1 has been a delightful enigma since the day we first met him—truly a puzzle in the best possible way. His joy and positivity are nothing short of remarkable, especially considering his challenging history and obstacles. Although he is mostly nonverbal, he manages to engage in meaningful conversations with everyone…
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Seizures
The term “seizure” can sound frightening and intense, but Boy1’s seizures are surprisingly subtle and gentle. Over the summer, I took the boys to a birthday party at a park. One moment, Boy1 was happily playing with the other kids, and the next, he walked away with a determined stride.…
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Mom Mommy Bruh
If you’ve been following me, you might have noticed a bit of a renovation around here. I wanted to refresh the blog to better reflect who I am and what I’m doing—embracing my role as a mom, specifically as a boy mom. Earlier this year, Boy2 picked up the term…
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