Charlie is autistic.  I just had to Google if you say “has autism” or “is on the spectrum” or “is autistic” because I do not even know how to say it correctly.  When Charlie was in first grade, he began having emotional outbursts or what we would call “freak-outs”.  This would occur when Charlie was frustrated or upset and he could not articulate his feelings.  His first-grade teacher (formally a special education teacher) also noticed sensory issues as well.  He was also having problems...

What makes Christmas magic?  Is it the decorations, presents, or food?  Is it parties, lights, or family?  Who makes the Christmas spirit come to life, Santa?  He may take care of one night, but who is there the whole time making the season bright?  Moms.  Moms are the magic of Christmas.  So, what goes in to making Christmas magical…there is a lot of time, planning and effort to pull of the most magical time of year.  Let’s explore the season and how moms bring Christmas to life. The...

It’s hard to get good help… Why is it nearly impossible to find someone to watch my kids.  They are good kids, they are potty trained, and they are really sweet…well most of the time. Having school-aged children brings all kinds of fun new things to deal with, but my least favorite is finding someone to babysit my kids.  When kids are babies or toddlers, you find a daycare and they go every day and you may have to miss a day or two for sickness or weather, but you know they are there.  Once...