This week I speak with Sara Roberts about her autism parenting journey. In this unscripted conversation, we learn about her life and the challenges she faces raising her autistic son.
Tag: single parenting
Apr 05 2023
Time moves way too fast
I took the kids to Hocking Hills State Park today. It was a relatively spontaneous trip, and it’s been a little while since I’ve done anything like this with the kids. I’ve been so stressed out and distracted lately, and I feel like I’ve not spent much quality time with my kids. I needed this, …
Feb 15 2021
My life can be hair pulling and trying to herd cats kinda fun
So we had a little drama this evening and while it’s not a huge deal, it perfectly illiterates some of the unique challenges I’m trying to manage. We have a Soda Stream and the kids use it to carbonate their water. We’ve pretty much removed most of the sugary drinks from our lives. Anyway, I …
Nov 11 2020
You Need To Know These Travel Hacks If You’re A Single Parent
As a single parent, you don’t want to ignore or avoid the traditional things that families do, such as traveling. The problem is, going on a family vacation with two parents is challenging. Doing it by your lonesome is going to be as stressful as it is relaxing. So, you might not view it as …
Aug 15 2020
Distance Learning Here We Come
Aug 12 2020
I’ve been a single parent for exactly 1 year today and I have some thoughts
It’s been one year since I became a single parent again. I’ve said before that I’m really weird with milestones and anniversaries because they mark moments in my life that were impactful for whatever reason. Maybe I’m too sentimental but it’s just sorta the way I am. Everything in my life changed on August 10, …
Jul 04 2017
I’ve been so worried about Elliott not sleeping
We’ve had a pretty good morning. Elliott slept until about lunchtime, and that was awesome. We don’t have any immediate plans for today, but maybe we’ll get the kids to the playground again. I’m feeling much better after a brief power nap, and ready to take on the rest of the day. I’ve been so …