Posts tagged routine
5 Ways to Tell Your Children That You Love Them
Feb 14th
Today is a great day for me to reflect on how lucky I am to have two amazing children and a beautiful (expecting!) wolfie-dog in my home. Every day is an adventure and I wouldn’t have it any other way!
Recently, things have definitely been a bit strained in our house as we move through the shift of the changing times! Especially amidst the madness of single parenthood, it is so vital to take time out simply appreciate my family. Here are a few ways I love to show it:
Unplug. Turning off the iPhone, stepping away from the computer, and More >
What Do You Do When Your World Turns Updside-Down?
Feb 7th
You’re cruising along, making progress, taking the normal ups and downs in stride… suddenly, without warning… BAM! The rug gets pulled out from under you and you find yourself spinning, reeling, and unable to take a breath deep enough to satisfy your lungs. What do you do when crisis strikes your home? How do you stop yourself from falling all the way down to the bottom? Is there a bottom, or is it just fear (False Evidence Appearing Real) that grabs hold?
My world changed a few weeks ago and it shook the very core of my being. And although I More >
Why Emergency Responder Education Part II – Behaviors
Sep 12th
Yesterday I participated in a beautiful 9/11 memorial service and emergency preparedness festival. I am still brought to tears when the events of that horrific day are described by anyone, especially those who serve in public safety. I am honored to be a part of a huge calling to encourage citizens to get involved and help their families, neighbors, and community be prepared for disasters of all kinds. To learn more about how you can be involved in your community, go to the Citizen Corps website.
Common behaviors of children with Autism and how to handle themAs promised, here is part two More >
Using Visual Schedules
Jun 22nd
From workingwithautism.info
There are countless times when I expect that my child with Autism simply “should know better” by now. Did you know that an expectation is merely a resentment in the waiting? How many times have I repeated, “You KNOW that brushing your teeth always comes next!” or “You KNOW we have to leave by 8, why aren’t your pants on?”
I might as well be the teacher from Charlie Brown, because all my son really hears is, “whaa whaa whaa…” and doesn’t understand why he is in trouble. Again.
How many repetitions does it take for him to understand a routine? More >
Sleep Disorders and Autism
Jan 23rd
Sleep disorders tend to go hand in hand with Autism. It is estimated that between 60% and 80% of Autistic children have difficulty sleeping. This can include trouble falling asleep, restlessness and poor sleep quality, thrashing about, and early rising. It continually baffles me that my child will have no noticeable changes in behavior whether he sleeps ten hours or four and three-eighths hours. In fact, a lack of a good night’s rest can sometimes affect everyone else in the family more than the child!
No known cause
There is no solid research on what causes sleep disorders in children with Autism. More >
Are You Going to the Hardware Store for a Loaf of Bread?
Jan 8th
There is a really funny skit I remember from my childhood years of watching The Electric Company called “Coffee and a Sweet Roll”. It was a simple conversation between a waitress and a customer (I will paraphrase, as it’s from memory):
“What can I get you?”
“I’ll have coffee and a sweet roll.”
“We’re out of sweet rolls.”
“Oh, then I’ll have orange juice, and a sweet roll.”
“We’re… out of sweet rolls.”
“Then can I have milk and a sweet roll?”
“WE DON’T HAVE ANY SWEET ROLLS!!!!”
(silence)
“Then I’ll just have a sweet roll.”
It still makes me giggle, probably because it describes many people I interact with daily More >
