Tag: understanding
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My Life Resembles ‘Friday Night Lights’, and My Husband is the Coach
Get Pregnant Fast As the fall sports season kicks off, I’ve noticed a surge of memes about proper behavior at youth sporting events. While these humorous takes on the realities of the sidelines often contain a kernel of truth, it’s disheartening to see that adults often need reminders about the fundamental nature of youth sports:…
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My Daughter with Autism: A Journey of Learning and Love
Get Pregnant Fast My daughter, Lily, has a unique gift for sharing her dreams with me. When she recounts them, I often find they are more like intricate stories woven from her daily experiences—moments she cherishes or seeks to comprehend. During our morning hairbrush sessions or while driving her to school, she excitedly shares these…
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Finding Comfort Among Fellow Autism Moms Who Truly Understand
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast At the beach, I observed my son, Lucas, navigating the delicate balance between striving to be exceptionally well-behaved and grappling with his frustrations. In a moment of clarity, he approached a boy his age and the boy’s family. “Could you please stop making those siren sounds? They really bother me,” I…
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The Impact of Anxiety on Relationships: A Crucial Read
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the complexities of anxiety can be challenging, especially within the context of intimate relationships. For many individuals, anxiety is an ever-present reality, surfacing in various forms, from debilitating panic attacks to a persistent sense of dread that lingers in the background. No matter how this condition manifests, the presence of a…
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14 Essential Words to Keep in Mind When Building a Friendship with My Son on the Autism Spectrum
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating social media can be a double-edged sword for many of us. While I appreciate the sense of community it provides—allowing us to connect over shared concerns and victories—it also serves as a constant reminder of my son’s loneliness, both online and in the real world. Often, I find myself scrolling through…
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A Surprising Moment: A Young Boy’s Kindness Towards My Daughter’s Special Needs
Get Pregnant Fast It was a vibrant family gathering in anticipation of a wedding weekend, with relatives arriving from all corners of the country—some I hadn’t met before and others I hadn’t seen in years. Hugs were exchanged as new faces appeared, while the children gleefully played outside, and the adults mingled, loading their plates…