I’m kinda feeling like minimalism is out to get me; SPD has put on a minimalist hat and is decluttering my kid’s wardrobe at an alarming rate. Clothing. One of the SPD mom’s biggest headaches. It was 7:30 a.m. this morning, and we were out of pants. Not because we didn’t have several pairs clean,…
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Pursuing Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis
When you realize that coping has not improved beyond a certain point for your child, and meltdowns that stress the whole family exhaustingly occur daily, it is heartbreaking not to have an immediate solution. I’ve read book upon book hoping to find the key to ease my son’s struggle with spectrum and SPD/OCD behaviors. There…
5-minute DIY Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe! (using TJ’s Umami seasoning)
I LOVE mushrooms. Chunky or not, they’re right up there with olives for me on my list of top flavor pops. But I understand that not everybody is a fan of their texture, which is why I am super excited about Trader Joe’s Mushroom & Company Multipurpose Umami Seasoning Blend. First of all, I can…
What everyday SPD looks like for my 3 and 5 yr olds…
My 5 yr. old son asked for another piece of pizza, a rare treat at our place since I am gluten-free and don’t usually have the energy to make it myself and avoid certain ingredients for my healthy eating standards. He was so happy when I said sure…but when I gave it to him, he…