5 Ways to Encourage a Loving Relationship with a Special Needs Sibling

5 Ways to Encourage a Loving Relationship with a Special Needs Sibling

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As a parent of children with special needs and without special needs, sometimes I just had to wonder as to if they would have any sort of relationship. Here’s what I’ve learned when it comes to encouraging a loving relationship with a special needs sibling.  When Squeaker was born, it was like a whole new world of parenting had just opened up. Of course, it would weigh at the back of my mind, that maybe she would also be on the spectrum. I knew that it was entirely possible so I tried not to get too ahead of myself. But, as she continued to grow and develop on a typical level; my worries ceded. Now, however, I knew that I was going to be faced with…

Releasing My Mom Guilt: My Need to Stop Comparing My Daughters

Releasing My Mom Guilt: My Need to Stop Comparing My Daughters

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After my neurotypical daughter was born, I couldn’t avoid falling into the comparison trap– not comparing her to other children, but to her older sister who just so happens to be autistic. This was unfair to both of them but it happened none the less. I’m not perfect. In fact, there are a few ways that I’ve become quite the failure though I’m also doing my best to rectify that. I have plenty of bad habits, and I’m also doing whatever I can to overcome that. But there’s still one that I can’t seem to shake and I wonder if I ever will be able to. I say this because it involves my daughters who are 12 years apart in age but so similar in…

How to Raise Kids Who Are Grateful and Not Entitled

How to Raise Kids Who Are Grateful and Not Entitled

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In a society where there is still an attitude and sense of entitlement, parents may face the difficult task of un-spoiling their children. I admit, as a child, I was probably a little spoiled but my parents also put their foot down on more than one occasion. The lesson stuck and I learned to wait until it was time. I also learned to appreciate what I already had- which was plenty. Now, as a mom, I want to instill those same values of having an attitude of gratitude and earning what you have, and appreciating what you already have. In fact, I’d say that being grateful is a key part of raising kids with character. Here are a few ways to raise grateful kids in…

The 4 Best Types of Toys to Develop Language

The 4 Best Types of Toys to Develop Language

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Speech is one of the most important milestones in a child’s life. This is because the bulk of speech that children develop during their first 3 years of life greatly influences their social, emotional, and cognitive development, and also largely impacts later performance in school and critical thinking skills. For this reason, speech-language pathologists encourage parents to expose their kids to as much words as possible and encourage talking during this critical first 3 years in order to instill a rich vocabulary in their child. One good way of going about that is by investing in the following language teaching baby toys. This post contains affiliate links and while you are under no obligation to use them, by purchasing something through my affiliate link you…

How to Help Your Child with Homework

How to Help Your Child with Homework

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When you were younger, did your parents help you with your homework? For the most part, I did my homework independently. But if I really needed some guidance, I knew that I could ask my mom. And while homework may not have been my favorite part about school, I also knew that it had to be done. Even if it meant doing it the morning it was due. Now it seems that children have homework at younger ages. I’m not sure why this is being done and I can’t say that I agree with it at all. But if your child is struggling with their homework, here’s how to help them without doing all of the work yourself. Every child deserves a parent who is…

Cleveland Clinic is the Choice for Children’s Heart Care Needs

Cleveland Clinic is the Choice for Children’s Heart Care Needs

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“This post was sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Children’s as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. All thoughts and opinions are my own.” I was born with two heart murmurs- a ventricular septal defect and an atrial septal defect. Now, while this may sound scary what it really means is that I was born with two holes in my heart. The atrial region is the upper region and the ventricular is the lower region. What it meant for my parents was an extra day in the hospital and then a trip to Houston to see a specialist. The holes closed on their own though and I’ve had no ill effects. That was over 30 years ago and I’m thankful to have all of that…