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February 11, 2015
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Potty training is something many parents fear. Hundreds, if not thousands, of books are dedicated to helping ease the transition from diaper to potty. …
Tagged: Constipation · Poop · potty training
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January 31, 2015
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Dangerous territory... I know. I may offend some of you. I may not. But I feel I have to put this out there. I …
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January 23, 2015
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Everyone always focuses on the negatives of an autism diagnosis. Myself included. So today I figure I will focus on the positives of an …
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November 19, 2014
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The idea was simple enough. Well, as simple as a hospitalization and surgical procedure on a 4 year old could be. But this is …
Tagged: Constipation · Poop
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October 29, 2014
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I know - Sam's birthday came and went without my usual post talking about the emotional stress leading up to his birthday and the …
Tagged: Poop
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September 12, 2014
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Tomorrow is Sam's first ever birthday party... with friends... from his school. I was hesitant to throw him a party, unsure if other kids …
Tagged: Autism · Birthday · Tears
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August 5, 2014
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Did anyone notice? That is what I kept asking myself after hitting publish on my last post. The opening line was so obvious: After …
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August 4, 2014
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After 7 months of single parenting, I really thought I had a handle on things. We were a well-oiled machine. We were eating better. …
Tagged: Constipation · Lice · Poop · Single Parenting
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June 21, 2014
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So, you think it is time to potty train your son.  Great!  But, before we start, I have to ask, why are you sure …
Tagged: Poop · potty training
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April 3, 2014
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You would think, with all I have been through, that by now I would be an expert at asking people for help.  Or at …
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March 19, 2014
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The past few weeks have been filled with a number of amazing stories on autism. Stories that were insulting, inspiring, and infuriating. I know …
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March 11, 2014
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Some days, I forget about how Sam's Autism (and former preemie status) has impacted Irene. She has had to give up a lot for …
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