Read more about the article I’m trying very hard to focus on the positive so here’s an important update
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I’m trying very hard to focus on the positive so here’s an important update

It's been a very challenging day for me as a parent but especially for Emmett. He needs all the love and support we can muster so please send them his way. I really appreciate it. That said, I wanted to try and focus on the positive and share an update about something I apparently forgot to share. You may recall that last week, Emmett was going to have a friend come over. He came over on Thursday and they spent 4 or 5 hours hanging out together. Emmett had a great time and his friend is a really nice kid. There were zero problems and I'm very open to doing this again. I mentioned something to Emmett about maybe seeing if he can come back over this weekend but we…

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January 7, 2020
Read more about the article It’s absolutely awful and completely f*cking heartbreaking
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It’s absolutely awful and completely f*cking heartbreaking

I've been feeling very positive so far this year. We were able to get the house mostly caught up and more importantly, we're maintaining it. This is the first time I can honestly say this, since we've been on our own. Maybe that doesn't sound super impressive but I feel really good about it. Despite the positive, I'm struggling right now. My kids are struggling and I'm worried about them. I won't go into the details but Emmett is struggling more now than he ever has in his entire life. He wants me to pull him out of school and homeschool him. He's not sleeping well and when he does, it's filled with nightmares. His nightmares are really fucked up because he feels pain in his dreams and actually dies,…

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January 6, 2020
Read more about the article Teaching Your Kids Not To Be Afraid Of The Dentist
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Teaching Your Kids Not To Be Afraid Of The Dentist

Many kids are scared of going to the dentist, and it’s completely understandable. Even most adults have some kind of fear of the dentist, even though a checkup will be fine most of the time.  A regular trip to the dentist is essential for your family’s health, so it’s important to try and ease your kids’ fears. Give some of the following tips a try to help teach your kids not to be afraid of the dentist. Image Credit: Unsplash under Creative Commons Get them used to it from a young age It’s important to have your child’s teeth checked regularly, including from a young age. Your child’s first dental appointment should be made around six months after their teeth start coming through, or around their first birthday. By making…

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January 6, 2020
Read more about the article We don’t have to be perfect parents and that’s good, especially for me
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We don’t have to be perfect parents and that’s good, especially for me

While talking with a new friend of mine recently, I was reminded of something I've lost sight of in recent months and perhaps even recent years. We were discussing selfcare and the possibility of working together on something for Autism Awareness Month this year. We were coming at this from slightly different perspectives but I was challenged to step outside my normal way of viewing things and I gained a very unique perspective from someone I have a tremendous amount of respect for. While I was on this thought journey, I was reminded of the importance of recognizing our limits. Something I have been forgetting lately is that I'm only human and therfore burdened by my very human limits. I tend to have this view of myself that says I…

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January 5, 2020
Read more about the article The Good New and The Bad News
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The Good New and The Bad News

The boys had an overnight visit with their mom and grandparents last night. The very first of 2020. There were some minor issues with one of the kids while they were out and I called their mom last night to make sure everything was okay. She had handled the sitution well and I was more curious about how it was resolved. Anyway, my timing was fortuitous because Emmett had begun not feeling well. The night before he had started with a bad cough again but subsided by morning. Apparently, it returned towards the end of the day yesterday and I could hear him barking like a seal in the background. We decided that it would be best if I picked him up and brought him home. This was about 9:30…

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January 5, 2020
Read more about the article This is totally random but my blender broke
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This is totally random but my blender broke

I took today to focus on taking care of myself. While I didn't get a workout in, I did focus on destressing. The boys all had a good day, making my efforts a bit easier and I'm grateful for that. One of my goals for this year is to improve my diet. I love fruit but I have a hard time with green veggies, so I get around that by making smoothies. Unfortunately, my blender died yesterday. I put my smoothie together and when I went to blend it, the blender wouldn't turn on. Fortunately, it was under warranty through Best Buy and I was able to get it replaced. I had to get something different cause they discontinued what I'd been using. Anyway, Emmett and I did some research…

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January 4, 2020
Read more about the article The poor kid was physically shaking
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The poor kid was physically shaking

I feel like I had a decent night's sleep. Emmett made made it most of the night in his own bed. He had a nightmare and came running into my room about 5am. The poor kid was physically shaking. I didn't sleep much after that but I still feel pretty good. These nightmares are rough on him and I wish I could help. The boys are supposed to be going to their moms for the night but that's up in the air because she's been sick. I won't know until later this morning. We do hope she's feeling better. Elliott is very much under the weather but he's doing better today. I had to run out last night and try a different OTC cold medication for him but it seems…

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November 22, 2019
Read more about the article Brenda Bisner on The Dangers of Unsupervised Online Streaming (S2E7)
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Brenda Bisner on The Dangers of Unsupervised Online Streaming (S2E7)

(S2S7) In this episode, I talk with Brenda Bisner. She's the SVP of A Parent Media Co Inc. the creators of the SAFE STREAMING Platform, Kidoodle.TV. We talk about online streaming and the many dangers that parents are sometimes unaware of. We also discuss ways that parents can better manage what their kids are watching. This is a very important conversation and I walked away from this understanding that I need to make some changes in my household. Do you need to make some changes in yours? You can find Brenda at Kidoodle.TV You can find me at theautismdad.com Find me on Twitter: @theautismdad This episode is sponsored by Lakikid.com. Visit Lakikid.com/theautismdad and use code "theautismdad" to save 15% on their amazing sensory tools. This episode is sponsored by Mightier.…

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November 22, 2019