Posts tagged: routine

5 Ways to Tell Your Children That You Love Them

Happy Valentine’s Day!! 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 [...]

Monday February 14th, 2011 in , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

What Do You Do When Your World Turns Updside-Down?

So. 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 [...]

Monday February 7th, 2011 in , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments »

Why Emergency Responder Education Part II – Behaviors

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 [...]

Sunday September 12th, 2010 in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Using Visual Schedules

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, [...]

Tuesday June 22nd, 2010 in , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Sleep Disorders and Autism

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 [...]

Saturday January 23rd, 2010 in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments »

Are You Going to the Hardware Store for a Loaf of Bread?

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 [...]

Friday January 8th, 2010 in , , , , , , | 2 Comments »