Tag: special needs parenting
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Dining with Kids: The Taste Asian Bistro (Summerville, SC)
One of our favorite dining spots is The Taste Asian Bistro. Even the pickiest eater, Boy2, can’t get enough of their kids’ Treasure Boxes. Each box is a hit with its balanced combination of meat, a side, some fresh pineapple, and a couple of cookies, all neatly arranged on a…
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Back to School: Part III
The boys had a great time learning the names of their second grade teachers at the Facts and Fees event! For Boy1, it felt a bit like a comeback tour. He eagerly darted from one familiar face to another, sharing his trademark hugs with everyone he met. Both boys were…
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Dining with Kids: The Pita Stroller (Food Truck, Charleston Area, SC)
Throughout the summer, our neighborhood hosts Food Truck Fridays, a highlight of the week. After a long day from a camp field trip, and knowing Hubs’ love for gyros, I decided to order from that week’s featured truck: The Pita Stroller. We tried the falafel and hummus. While I found…
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Metadate
Deciding whether or not to medicate your child is an intensely personal decision, fraught with considerations and weighing of pros and cons. No parent takes this choice lightly. After much thought, we decided to try medication to address Boy1’s attention-deficit symptoms. This decision wasn’t easy. We’ve heard concerns about how…
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Dining with Kids: Vickery’s Bar & Grill (Mt. Pleasant, SC)
On the day we visited Fort Sumter, we made a delightful stop for lunch at Vickery’s Bar & Grill, nestled on Shem Creek in Mt. Pleasant. Since we don’t venture to Mt. Pleasant often, we relish the chance to try out local spots we’ve heard great things about but haven’t…
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Back to School: Part II
The second phase of our back-to-school preparations involved shopping for school supplies, and this year’s experience was surprisingly smooth and stress-free! Reflecting on past years, our first school supply shopping trip in November was quite the adventure. The boys had just been placed with us, and finding basic supplies like…
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Genetic Testing: SETBP1-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder
We recently received the results of Boy1’s genetic testing, and—drumroll, please—we’ve pinpointed a diagnosis: SETBP1-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder. While I’m still wrapping my head around all the details of this condition, I’m committed to learning more each day. Exploring SETBP1 on the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) website was quite…
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Dining with Kids: Breeze’s (Orange Lake Resort, Kissimmee, FL)
We enjoyed a delightful lunch at Breeze’s, the poolside restaurant at Orange Lake Resort. Although we had dressed up for a special occasion, the weather was a bit too warm for anything other than poolside attire, so we opted to eat inside for a more comfortable experience. The restaurant’s relaxed…
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Fingerprints
I recently came across a quote that really resonated with me: “God gave you a fingerprint that no one else has, so that you can leave an imprint that no one else can.” Although I couldn’t pinpoint its original source—seemingly it’s quoted by many without a clear attribution—the message struck…
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Autism Testing
After Boy1’s psychoeducational testing, we were advised to pursue autism testing. The wait time for the Medical University of South Carolina was around six months, but given that Boy1 has already been waiting for eight years, I wasn’t willing to have him wait any longer. So, I reached out to…
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