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Keep moving forward

Just a quick update to share with the class. Actually, a couple of updates to be more specific. But who's counting right? For starters, I just wanted to point out that if you read any posts on this site that strike you as odd, off topic, or just a little weird, you're probably not wrong. Part of monetizing this site means sponsored content. I'm not super picky about said content as long as it's family friendly. Just so we're on the same page I haven't lost my mind and neither have you. These things can be a little annoying, even for me but they pay the bills and keep the server online. So that's that. Okay, I also wanted to let you know that my recording equipment has returned and…

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March 26, 2021

My thoughts

New Beginnings

I've been working on this post for a few days and just couldn't get it right. My life has changed in so many ways over the last two years. The kids and I have been through a lot but that's not really a secret. Recently, we've begun to emerge from our hybernation of sorts and re-enter the world. It's kinda exciting. There are a few things that remain challenging but there are also a few things that stand to be life altering, in a very positive way. Work seems to be going pretty well. Mightier has finally finished with it's soft relaunch and they've made some really cool changes. You should definitely check Mightier out because it's an amazing tool for helping kids learn to manage their emotions. I'm excited…

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March 24, 2021

My thoughts

I’m nearing the bright light at the end of this very dark tunnel

So the kids are on Spring Break and the timing sorta baffles me a little bit. They're getting this week off but will return for the week before Easter and I feel like it would have made more sense to go this week and have the week of Easter off, but whatever. There aren't that many plans for this week and I'm okay with that. The boys have a video appointment with Akron Children's and I do have to drop the car off at the body shop again. Hopefully, this will be the last trip unless I need new repairs done. One of the things I plan on doing this week is Spring cleaning. We definitely need to do that because COVID lockdown has taken it's toll on the house…

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March 21, 2021

My thoughts

It’s been a little while, we should catch up

It's been a really great week. I've been doing really well and while there have been some hiccups, the good far outweighs the bad. The biggest issue I've had to deal with was my Rodecaster Pro failing after a really important interview. It's getting replaced but it's causing delays. I had to reschedule a big interview with the Cleveland Clinic. It was supposed to release as we enter into autism awareness month but it's now going to be delayed by at least a week. I've also made another decision and it was a difficult one to make, but I think it's for the best. I'm spread kinda thin and I don't think that's any big secret. Between the blog and the podcast, it can get overwhelming at times. I'm making…

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March 21, 2021

Just a few reasons why blogging is a amazing

It's been about 12 years since I began my blogging journey and I've come such a long way over the last decade. For those who don't know, I got started by accident. When Gavin was very young, I found myself struggling to emotionally cope with all the challenges I was facing in regards to things like behaviors. I was new to being a parent and even newer to autism. It was suggested that I start writing in a journal because it could be therapeutic for me. Since I wasn't into writing like that, I ended up starting a blog. I was very naive to the ways of the internet back then and I didn't understand how things worked. I had assumed that my blog was private, so I was very…

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March 19, 2021

Goally / My thoughts

Goally is the perfect tool for helping my son prepare for independent living

The COVID pandemic has been a nightmare. While it does appear to be moving in the right direction, at least for now, it's still keeping me apart from the people I love. That part is really challenging but someday soon, we'll find ourselves on the other end of this. It hasn't been all bad though. Thankfully, everyone in my orbit is safe and healthy. COVID went through my family as well but thankfully, everyone is okay. I've met some new people who have enriched my life and that's super awesome. One of the best things to come out of this nightmare, is that Gavin has discovered a new level of independence. I've touched on this before but as Gavin has been fully vaccinated, and I'm halfway there, we've begun talking…

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March 19, 2021

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5 Things Single Dads Can Do to Make Their Kids’ Lives Easier

If you’re a single dad, you might sometimes feel like there's a lot of pressure on you. You want to raise your kids the right way and provide for them, but at the same time, you want to enjoy your own life. You must find ways to balance some personal pleasure while still caring for your children and providing them with everything they need. Let’s go over a few ways you might make your kids’ lives easier. If you do everything on this list, you make it much more likely that you and your children will get along. Photo by William Fortunato on Pexels.com Take Co-Parenting Courses You and your spouse might have divorced, or maybe you’re still married, but you separated from each other. Either way, your kids are…

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March 19, 2021

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How To Make Your Money Count As A Parent

While it’s important to understand that money will never determine happiness, as a parent, you’ll likely spend a lot of time thinking about money. Whether that means you are worried about covering your monthly bills or need to find some extra cash to pay for your kid’s extracurricular activities - money is often on our minds, and it can be hard to manage - especially during difficult times. Therefore, it is important that you find new ways to keep on track of your budget and make every penny count. With that in mind, here are some great money-management and spending tips that every parent should know (and use) on a daily basis. Michael Longmire on Unsplash Understand your budget. While your spending habits may vary month to month, you must…

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March 19, 2021