There are many things that keep me up at night, but this is the one most overwhelming.
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The One Overwhelming Thing that Keeps Me Up at Night

ByKori
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As the parent of a non verbal autistic child, there are many things that I worry about. Some of these things are probably so far out of my control that I should just let them go. But I can’t. I have tried and tried and I just can’t. When she was younger, one of my biggest worries was if she would ever talk. I spent countless nights thinking about that, my head swimming with all of the possibilities. The ifs and the hows, and then finally the whens. I was optimistic. Maybe too optimistic for my own good at the time. But I just wanted the best for her. Then came one of her follow up appointments with the developmental pediatrician and my worry was…

Working Smarter, Not Harder! Time-Saving Tricks For Stressed Out Parents

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Unsplash When was the last time you feel you had a proper break from your parenthood? We’ve all been there. As we all feel the push, either in a mental, physical, or emotional sense, we need that all-important break to give us a respite from life. But, can we take a leaf out of the professional’s books? The art of time management is something that can feel like it’s always just out of our reach. As such, we’ve got to think about working smarter, rather than working harder. While we can feel that if we put in a bit of extra effort, the results will improve, when we have children, this isn’t necessarily the case! What are the ways that we can begin to make…

Stay On Top Of Allergies In The Home With These Tips

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Allergies are one of those things that can not only be incredibly dangerous but can make day to day living very miserable. The source can sometimes be obvious: pets and cleaning chemicals, as well as seasonal triggers such as pollen,  are the most common ones, but sometimes, there is something that you just can’t quite put your finger on. Everyone is sniffling and sneezing, and your supply of tissues is diminishing at an alarming rate. When everyone is feeling miserable and stuffed up, you need to find a way to eliminate, or at the very least minimize the allergens in the home, and in this post, we look at a few ways.  Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash 4 Tips to Stay on Top of…

How To Stretch A Paycheck in a One Income Family

How To Stretch A Paycheck in a One Income Family

ByKori
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We are a one income family.. or at least, a one steady income family (and no, that one steady income is not me… yet).  As a mom of children with special needs, I’ve spent a good amount of time as a stay at home mom. Though one of my goals is to at least make a part time income with this blog, I’m not nearly there yet. So we have to be creative when it comes to the one paycheck and we’re learning how to stretch a paycheck. One way that we’ve done that is by creating a budget though there are several other ways to do this. Some we’re going to start and some we may do in the future. How To Stretch A…

You've just been told that your toddler has autism and your life will never be the same. But that's not a bad thing, I promise!

What Happens When Your Toddler Has Autism

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I want to tell you about my firsthand experience regarding autism in toddlers. My middle child is non-verbal, severely autistic. She has autism. The A word that I never wanted to think about before she got her diagnosis and the A word that I still sometimes don’t want to hear. It doesn’t matter how I word it, there are times that I still don’t want to hear it. I say this not because I’m ashamed of her, far from it. I say that because it’s just a part of who she is. Her autism does not define her, but it does explain some of her quirks. Her autism will not got away, there is no cure- and I’m okay with that. Autism is a part…

Finding Your Relaxation Space In Your Home

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Our homes are many things: shelter from the outdoors, a canvas to express our personality, and a place to raise our family and create memories. They should also be something else, however, which is often overlooked: relaxing. In today’s ever frantic world, it’s important that we have a space in which we can unwind and recoup energy. While many people go to great lengths to make sure their home looks fantastic, not everyone takes the same care to ensure their home is a relaxing place too. But fear not, because transforming your home to one of relaxation isn’t all that difficult. Below, we take a look at a few tried and tested ways to up your home’s relaxation credentials. Source: Pexels.com   Get Rid of…