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TravelBibbidi Bobbidi Boutique09MarIf you have been following us for the past month8 Likes1602 ViewsRead more
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TravelVacation Preparation Part 2: Packing26JanYou’ve made it through part 1 of the vacation process8 Likes1342 ViewsRead more
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Everyday Life2023 New Year’s Resolution29DecIt’s that time of year again to set some goals!8 Likes1202 ViewsRead more
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TravelGuest on Autism Weekly Podcast19OctOr listen to the entire podcast episode on podbean. Click9 Likes1422 ViewsRead more
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Everyday Life, TravelLocal Fair28JulLike most everything else, we have a tradition when it12 Likes1184 ViewsRead more
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Everyday Life, Medical / Therapies, SchoolMy child is diagnosed, now what?20JanLast week we took a step back to the beginning9 Likes1302 ViewsRead more
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Medical / TherapiesFeeding Therapy11NovI always vowed as a pre-parent that I would not11 Likes1395 ViewsRead more
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Everyday LifeHalloween Sensory Challenges28OctSensory issues are something that plague a lot of the11 Likes1430 ViewsRead more
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TravelA Trip to the “Pumpkin Patch”14OctI love the fall. I love the decorations, I love12 Likes1281 ViewsRead more
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Everyday LifeAttempting Sports08JulMy husband and I were always very active as kids.10 Likes1407 ViewsRead more
Everyday LifeThe Concept of “Being Good”01JulSo much of my life as a mom seems to11 Likes1370 ViewsRead more
Everyday LifeA Great Dad24JunWith this being the week of Father’s Day I thought14 Likes2068 ViewsRead more
Everyday LifeAre We There Yet?10JunI’m not sure about you, but we seem to spend13 Likes1917 ViewsRead more
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Everyday LifeSummer Meltdown Mania27MayI love summer. Warm weather, swimming, lots of time outside15 Likes1873 ViewsRead more
SchoolExtended Learning 2021- Is it right for my Special Needs Child?20MayThis year has brought on a lot of changes in9 Likes1143 ViewsRead more
Medical / TherapiesIt’s Time to Talk Therapies22AprTherapies. A word that you should get ready to hear12 Likes1284 ViewsRead more
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