Read more about the article We hit a really big milestone
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We hit a really big milestone

We had a really good weekend and even though the school week is already out of whack due to the holiday and our current brush with snowmageddon, I feel like I totally got this. I'm going to keep this brief but I feel like this is too important not to mention and if you're a special needs parent, you might be able to relate to my level of excitement right now. Put simply, Emmett had his first sleep over at a friend's house the other night. He spends the night at his mom's house, my parent's house, and his aunt's/uncle's houses but this was different. He's never spent the night at a friend's house before. There have been opportunities but he wasn't comfortable. This was kinda spur of the moment…

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January 18, 2022
Read more about the article A Dad’s Guide To Teaching Your Kids About Failure
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A Dad’s Guide To Teaching Your Kids About Failure

Children look to their parents for lessons on all that’s good and bad in life. When your kids are growing up, you will teach them all these valuable lessons to help fulfill their lives. Now and then, you come across what I like to call ‘teaching moments’. These are instances where something happens, but there’s a valuable lesson to be learned from it.  Source (CC0 License) As parents, you can already imagine a number of cases where this happens. However, one of the most common times you come across a teaching moment is when your child attempts something and fails. This might be their first attempt at riding a bike or their first attempt at trying to write their own name. It could even be something much more trivial -…

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January 13, 2022
Read more about the article I have no right to complain but sometimes I wish life was a little easier
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I have no right to complain but sometimes I wish life was a little easier

Sometimes I wish life was easier. I totally get that so many people out there have it worse, but sometimes my life is a lot for me to try an manage. I'm grateful for everything I have and while it's far from perfect, it's my life, and I love it. That doesn't mean I don't wish things could be a bit easier from time to time. This week has been challenging for a few reasons and while I've weathered it for the most part, it's taken me down a few notches. I'm tired and overwhelmed. At the same time, I've also been productive and slightly more focused. I still haven't spoken with my doctor about my ADHD concerns, and I'm not sure why. I've spoken privately with some of you…

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January 13, 2022
Read more about the article Guess who didn’t have school again today?
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Guess who didn’t have school again today?

Guess who didn't have school again? That's right, Emmett. Why didn't he have school again? COVID. More specifically, so many staff members are sick with COVID, they had to close the building for the second day in a row. Hopefully, they will be back on Wednesday. My thoughts and prayers are with the staff members. I hope everyone recovers quickly and safely. I love everyone at the school and I wish them nothing but the best. I do find myself frustrated and a little angry because I'm not sure what we expect to happen when we're trying to force school, in the middle of a pandemic, with no statewide mask or vaccine mandates. There are still unvaccinated people in the building and that puts everyone at risk, especially with Omicron…

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January 11, 2022
Read more about the article How Dads in Business Can be More Successful
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How Dads in Business Can be More Successful

Becoming more of a success in the business world is really important, and there are plenty of great ways of achieving this. As a dad in the world of work, there are plenty of steps you can take in order to be more successful, and this is something you need to try to make the most of as much as you can. For busy dads looking to build thriving businesses while balancing work and family life, partnering with the best llc services can provide essential support in managing legal and compliance matters, giving you more time for your loved ones and professional goals. There are loads of amazing ideas you can use that will help you to achieve this moving forward right now.  Pixabay.com Make sure you come up with…

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January 10, 2022
Read more about the article My son’s school is shutdown today and you’ll never guess why
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My son’s school is shutdown today and you’ll never guess why

Elliott got off to school without a hitch. Emmett is still sleeping because his school is closed because there's not enough people to staff the building, as everyone is out with COVID. I have so many feelings about this. One of the more overwhelming feelings has to do with teachers not being vaccinated. I just don't understand how we are allowing that to happen. It puts everyone at risk and we're barely able to keep the schools open right now as it is. I would have to guess that Emmett most likely won't have school tomorrow either. Elliott doesn't have school on Friday for some reason and all this educational inconsistency is destabilizing, especially for kids in the spectrum. I wish I had a bit more energy this morning but…

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January 10, 2022
Read more about the article 11 Ways To Get Your Kids Outdoors
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11 Ways To Get Your Kids Outdoors

Ask a parent or a grandparent what they did for fun when they were kids. Compare their answers to the ones you’d get from today’s kids. You will probably find that you get very different answers, with a lot more indoor activities, and definitely more screen time. A lot of children are growing up in urban environments and aren’t moving enough. Without being exposed to the great outdoors, your kids are missing out. Playing outside, from sports to classic play, is an important way to get kids to develop movement skills. Many parents struggle with getting their kids outdoors and away from their screens. Here are some ideas to get them outside.  Image - free for commercial use Tell your mids that it’s ok (and fun) to wet, messy, and…

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January 10, 2022
Read more about the article When are we going to learn?
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When are we going to learn?

It's been a difficult couple of days for me and that's okay. Life isn't supposed to be easy, right? I'm really tired but having a terrible time falling asleep at night. There are things in my life that I'm worried about and again, that's okay. I feel like despite some of these challenges, I'm still incredibly lucky to be where I am, and I don't want to lose sight of that. The boys didn't go see their mom this weekend and that meant no break for me. Everyone is being extra cautious as a result of COVID, and if someone in either household isn't feeling right, we tend to pull the plug. Their mom was under the weather so the visit was canceled. The kids were bummed out but they'd…

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January 9, 2022