It’s taking some time but that’s okay

It's been a really long day and I'm physically and emotionally drained. At the same time, it's been a good day as well. We overslept a bit this morning but I got the kids to school on time. The boys are doing pretty good and I'm always grateful for that. Gavin's doing well and he helped me around the house today. I was able to get the bulk of my work load done earlier this week, so I'm trying to get the house caught up while I have the time. Work is actually going great and I finished the Temple Grandin podcast episode for next Monday. I'm so excited and can't wait for you to hear it. I had some running around to do before I spent the morning/afternoon painting…

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Sleep. Who needs it?

If you've read this blog for a while, you're probably aware of my many years of chronic sleep deprivation. In fact, many of you can probably relate, and I'm sorry about that. For anyone out there who doesn't have first hand experience raising autistic kids, let me just say that sleep can often be a major struggle. Autism parenting is 24/7/365 and there aren't many breaks. In truth, some people never get breaks at all and will be doing this day in and day out for the duration of their lives. Autistic kids can often struggle with sleep for various reasons I'm not going to get into right now. The point I'm going for is that when our kids don't sleep, we don't sleep. Sleep is so important I think…

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Fun for All the Family: 7 Must-See Sights and Attractions in Hampshire

You can’t go to Hampshire without visiting one of these must-see family sights and attractions! From mini adventures to full days out, this slice of Britain has it all.  Explore the county’s beautiful national parks and climb up to the top of the tallest structure outside London before trailing through ancient gardens and sweeping coastlines. Come rain or shine; there is something fun for all the family to enjoy. We’ve selected 7 of our favourite must-see sights and attractions in Hampshire to get you inspired. Read on to find out more:  Paultons Park Paultons Park is a family theme park set in the New Forest National Park. Peppa Pig fans will delight in the world's first Peppa Pig World, including 9 Peppa themed rides and attractions such as George’s Dinosaur…

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I’m just gonna leave this here

I'm exhausted and I'm leaving super early so I can get home to my loved ones. I'll be sharing all about my trip after I settle back in and catch my breath. I just wanted give you some idea of how today went. I can't wait for this episode to come out. Be sure to follow me on Instagram because there's a bunch of video from the trip that you can only see there.  I'm just gonna leave this here..

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Final day of my 5 day trip and here’s what’s happened

I'm on day four of my five day trip. It's the last day of The National Converge Autism Summit and it's been an amazing experience thus far. Yesterday, I sat down with Ron Suskind and had 25 minute discussion on the podcast. Can't wait for you all to hear it. I got to meet and hang out with Kate Swenson from Finding Cooper's Voice. We took turns interviewing people. Both Ron and Kate are super down to Earth, easy to talk to, and have a wealth of experience in the world of autism. Today I will be meeting and interviewing Dr. Temple Grandin. I'm so nervous about this interview but it's going to be great. https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cc7up-8lX5I/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= I'm going to be leaving for home first thing in the morning, I have…

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@SpringbrookBHS National Converge Autism Summit: Day 0

I wanted to share a quick update. I'm calling this day 0 because I'm here before everyone else. The actual summit begins in the morning and will last for 2 days. I'm finally in Greenville, South Carolina and settled in to my second hotel. I'll be here for the duration of my trip. Here's a brief video update about how everything is going. ☺ https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cc4K-wQF-YV/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Happy to answer any questions you may have. I'm exhausted and going to bed but it's been a good day. I'm looking forward to interviewing Ron Suskind in the morning. I'm also going to be meeting Kate Swenson of Finding Cooper's Voice tomorrow as well. I really miss everyone at home but this is an important trip for a number of reasons and I love…

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Just a quick update

Super quick update. I'm well on my way and heading towards Greenville, South Carolina for The National Converge Autism Summit, put on my my friends at Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health. I was feeling pretty anxious this morning but with a little help, I got that the anxiety in check. After driving for many hours today, I'm fighting off a headache and some good old fashioned exhaustion. I'm keeping the details of my travels private but I'll be sharing tons of stuff from the summit later this week. Most will be on IG so be sure to follow me there. Link at the top of this page or click here. ☺ I'm going to get some rest and hopefully shake the headache. I want to say thank you for all the…

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Encouraging Your Kids To Lead A Healthy Lifestyle

Too few families take their children's health too seriously, choosing to opt for convenience and ease rather than taking the route of good nutrition and regular exercise. It can be tough to teach your children how to lead a healthy lifestyle, especially if they’ve become accustomed to sugary sweets a weekend spent lounging on the sofa, but thankfully there are many simple steps that you can take to help encourage your children to make the right choices for ultimate well-being. So, if you’re interested in finding out more, then read on to discover some of the best tips and tricks that you can utilise now to lead your kids in the direction of great health!  Image Source - Pexels  Consuming A Balanced Diet  One of the most important aspects of…

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