Read more about the article 10 Important Things To Do After You Purchase A New Family Home
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10 Important Things To Do After You Purchase A New Family Home

Purchasing a new family home can be comparable to completing a marathon. Before you walk through the front door, you must complete numerous stages and sign multiple documents. When it's all over, and you have your keys in hand, you might feel relieved, but don't relax just yet. There are still a few things you would need to do as soon as you've purchased your family. Are you wondering what these tasks include? Are you confused about it all? Well, don't worry, here's a list of important things you need to consider after purchasing a new family home. Consider a home warranty review Image Credit Upon purchase, some homebuyers are given a home warranty that states that the seller has checked the safety and functionality of the home's central systems…

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October 2, 2021
Read more about the article A Short Guide to Dysphagia in Autistic Children
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A Short Guide to Dysphagia in Autistic Children

Eating, drinking, and swallowing are essential for sustenance and healthy growth. Although it is a natural act for many people, children with autism may find it a challenge. Dysphagia can affect people of all ages, and the severity of the condition can differ depending on the child. For some children, it can mean issues with swallowing certain food items. On the other hand, other children may not be able to swallow at all. When left untreated, dysphagia can lead to severe health problems. Here is a short guide to dysphagia in children with autism. Dysphagia and Autism Dysphagia is a medical term that describes someone who has difficulty swallowing. Children with autism and learning disabilities are more likely to experience coordination and sensory motor difficulties, and this can affect the…

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October 1, 2021
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Checking some car related things off my to do list

I will totally own the fact that I'm super weird. Maybe it's more of a guy thing and not so weird. Anyway, typically, I  really enjoyed taking care of my new car. I've only had it for less than 2 years but I found washing and waxing it to be incredibly relaxing for me. I want to take care of it because I've got a lot of money wrapped up into it. I also want my kids to know that it's important that we take care of what we have. I think modeling that for them is important. As a single parent, trying to get my kids through everything that's been going on in the world around us, and the fact that the car had to be repainted, I got…

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September 28, 2021
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Poor kid is having an anxiety attack

Emmett woke up this morning and doesn't feel well. He's not sick, at least not physically sick. Emmett is a child who deals with anxiety and it can be debilitating at times. When he gets anxious, it tends to manifest physically, usually as a stomach ache. He's not physically ill but is experiencing physical symptoms. Make sense? Anyway, he's really stressed out over COVID and going to school in a pandemic. He's seeing his friends and teachers become infected. Thankfully, to my knowledge, everyone has recovered. Also, Emmett is fully vaccinated. The risk to him is minimal but not zero. He understands that but it's the not zero part that makes him anxious. He's feeling afraid for himself, his family, and everyone else. It's very clear to him that there…

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September 28, 2021
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Then and Now: When you first hear that your child is #autistic

It's been an amazing weekend. So much has taken place and some of them were milestones. First of all, Elliott went on went out on his first date. They met up at Comic-Con this weekend and spent the afternoon checking out all of the things to see. He gave me permission to share that but I'm gonna leave it at that. I'm so excited for him and I'm glad he had fun. It's a little bittersweet because I can see how fast he's growing up and that makes me a little sad. On the other hand, he went on his first date and I'm so proud of the young man he's becoming. This is an exciting time in his life and I couldn't be happier for him. On a purely…

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September 27, 2021
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Ways to increase autism awareness

Autism is a condition that has become more common in the past few decades. As a result, more and more people are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, which can be difficult for many parents to accept at first. Here are some ways to promote awareness of autism in your community so that everyone understands. Promoting Research and Science in Autism Image credit In the past, there was not much awareness about this. Still, more and more parents know that you can help your child if they have autism or another form of developmental disability through research studies available worldwide. In addition, some hospitals conduct best free mass texting service on their patients with specific conditions such as epilepsy, including children diagnosed with ASD. Teaching People About Autism You do…

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September 24, 2021
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I think I found the perfect podcast/computer table at Costoffs

I've been talking a lot about building up the podcast lately. This is really important to me for a number of reasons. There are some amazing opportunities to better provide for my family, and build a better future. Part of this process requires that I make some changes to my working/recording environment. Little improvements here and there can not only streamline the process, but also improve the quality of the content created. I've recently decided that I'm going to reclaim my office and convert it into a studio. That's going to be a decent undertaking and will probably be a winter project. Part of that project is going to require the acquisition of a few things. Aside from my aging laptop, my tech game is solid. My recording equipment is…

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September 23, 2021
Read more about the article Made a trip to Akron Children’s Hospital today
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Made a trip to Akron Children’s Hospital today

Haven't done one of these is forever. Elliott and Emmett both had well checks today at Akron Children's Hospital. This was basically playing a bit of catchup as a result of COVID. Elliott needed a physical for school this year and Emmett just needed a physical because it was time for him to have a physical. They did great and both boys needed vaccines. Emmett needed both HPV and flu, while Elliott just needed his flu shot. Emmett claimed that the HPV shot hurts worse than the flu shot. This was his second HPV dose, so he has experienced it before. I was calling bullshit on that claim so we put it to the test. The nurse didn't tell him which shot was which and Emmett was supposed to tell…

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September 22, 2021