The One Thing I Wish Someone had Told Me After My Daughter’s Diagnosis
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The One Thing I Wish Someone had Told Me After My Daughter’s Diagnosis

Following my daughter’s autism diagnosis in 2003, I was a mess. So much had changed, and yet hadn’t changed, after receiving the official statements from her developmental pediatrician. And as much as I could have been in denial, instead I went into some sort of action. Granted, I still didn’t deal with it as best as I could have. There were still things that I could have done better. Looking back, there were a few things that I wish someone would have told me after my daughter’s autism diagnosis. The words I needed to hear after my daughter’s autism diagnosis It’s so simple really, but would have meant so much in the grand scheme of things. Nothing has changed. And yet, it seemed that everything…

Don’t Want To Be A Doctor? You Could Still Have A Great Career In Healthcare

The first thing that jumps to mind when you think of a career in the healthcare industry is becoming a doctor or a surgeon. They’re both great jobs that pay well and you’ll get a lot of job satisfaction, but there is a downside. Training to be a doctor or a surgeon takes a long time and you need to have the top grades if you’re going to get onto a medicine course, which is why some people decide that it isn’t just for them. The training is incredibly stressful and once you’re qualified, it’s only going to get harder. It takes a certain type of person to deal with the challenges of being a doctor or a surgeon and a lot of people just…

What Can You Do With a Nursing Degree?

  https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/02/05/00/08/graduation-2038864__340.jpg There is no denying that nursing is a vocational degree, which will help you to develop a strong sense of professionalism, as well as growing your personal skills. These are qualities that many employers are looking for. In this guide, we are going to take a look at the different job options that are available for anyone who has taken a nursing degree. Of course, there are specialist degrees you can take, such as doing a degree at one of the neonatal nurse practitioner schools, and this will dictate the path you go down if you do something as specific as this. Nevertheless, below, we will take a look at general nursing degrees and the doors that they can open for your career….

What to Do When You’re Having a Breakdown as an Autism Mom

What to Do When You’re Having a Breakdown as an Autism Mom

We’ve all had those moments. Those moments when our child is in the midst of a meltdown. Those moments when you’re surrounded by bills. Those moments when you know you need to get dinner on the table. Those moments when your mind is racing. Those moments when it just seems like you can’t do enough. We’ve all had those moments where we feel like we’re at our breaking point. We’ve all had those moments where we feel like we’re going to have a breakdown. I know because I’ve been there. I know because I was there. And here’s what to do when you’re having a breakdown as an autism mom. When that breakdown starts to happen… I can see it all too clearly.. the yelling…

Freebie Friday: You Are Enough Printable Quote

I hope that you all are having a wonderful Friday! Today’s freebie is all about celebrating you and to serve as a reminder that: you are enough. This free printable motherhood quote is meant to remind you that no matter what- you are enough. On those days when you’re at the end of your rope and ready to give in? Remember that you are enough. And yes, it is okay if everything is not perfect. As moms, we need to remind ourselves- that yes, you are enough. We only have 24 hours in the day and we do the best that we can everyday. So yes, you are enough. You are enough printable will be part of an ongoing series of motivational printable quotes. So…

Typing Program for Homeschoolers of Any Age and Ability

Typing Program for Homeschoolers of Any Age and Ability

We have been on the fence about which skill is more important: learning cursive or learning to type. Ultimately, however, for our family they’re both equally important. And as a work at home & homeschooling mom, my daughter often sees me using a keyboard. She’s watched in fascination as I type without looking at my hands. And she’s asked me, quite often, how I can do that. Sometimes, it really is just second nature for me and I’m grateful that my own mom insisted so many years ago. Now, with my youngest being homeschooled, we wanted to look at options for how to teach typing skills. And one of the ways that we were able to do that? With Typesy. I was compensated for my…