✈️ A Much-Needed Break: From Wired King to Rewired Parents As much as I love pouring into my son, advocating for him, and homeschooling through meltdowns, milestones, and magical moments….I won’t lie: mama and daddy needed a break. So we pressed pause on parenting for just a few days, kissed our little King goodbye, and…More
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Before Fluency, Build Confidence: Why Familiar Books Matter for Struggling Readers
Learning to read isn’t just about phonics, it’s about believing you can. Croix chose to read a stack of books he recognized from his last reading program. I watched his face light up with each familiar cover. The goal wasn’t fluency…it was confidence. As he read, I noticed something. He still leaned on pictures to…More
Leaving My Child at Therapy: The Truth They Don’t Talk About
It was one of those days where the emotions sat heavy in my chest. It was Croix’s first session with a new therapist, and while he finally gathered the courage to walk in just fine, I didn’t. Before the session, we had our usual little talk in the car. I reminded him that it’s okay…More
Missing Them, But Going Anyway: The Reality of Traveling Without Your Neurodivergent Child
I stood at the airport gate, suitcase in hand, pretending I wasn’t checking my phone every three minutes for swim updates or updates in general. I was headed on a girls’ trip for just a couple days with my best friend to unwind, laugh, and simply worry about “me” for a change. But behind my…More
I Almost Quit…But Here’s Why I Didn’t
This morning, after my workout, I had a revelation: the weight of homeschooling a child with special needs isn’t just academic; it’s emotional, financial, and spiritual. And believe me… it’s hard! Balancing bills, therapy copays, groceries, and gas while trying to teach…pushes you to the limit. The guilt of not doing enough sneaks in on…More
New Book Releasing Soon: Meet The Black Autistic Dinosaur
Our First Book. Our Story. Our Voice. This was more than just a children’s book for me. This was a release, reflection, and a prayer answered. Writing The Black Autistic Dinosaur was intense not because it was hard to write, but because I wanted it to be right. I wanted it to rhyme, feel joyful,…More
When Your Kid Only Eats Dinosaur Nuggets (and You Feel Like You’re Failing)
Let’s talk about picky eating. I’m not talking about “he doesn’t like broccoli only.” I’m talking about full-blown sensory-driven, emotionally frustrating, repetitive meal plans for survival picky eating. Croix pretty much eats the same thing every day. For dinner? You can count on dinosaur chicken nuggets and shells and cheese. Every night. Occasionally we get…More
From Wandering Off to Locked In: Our First Real Lego Build
Croix just finished building his first Lego set almost entirely on his own and it wasn’t just any set. It was a T-Rex that moves and ROARS in his imagination! 🦖 This Was Big for Us This wasn’t just play. It was progress. In the past, Croix would start a Lego project, wander off halfway,…More
Therapy Comes in Many Forms—Mine Was a Workout Today
Being a mom to a neurodivergent child takes strength: Emotional. Mental. Physical. Some days, it takes everything! Recently, I started back working out while my mom is visiting; and she makes breakfast for Croix. It’s not about perfection…it’s about the pause. The reset. The “me” time I so often put last! Let’s be real. I…More
Lessons Still Happen—Even When the Schedule Falls Apart
Today was supposed to be a “get it done” day. Book work. Seated work. Structured learning attempt. But Croix had other plans. He did everything to get out of doing it. And honestly? I tried to meet him halfway: He was cold. So he got his robe. He wanted me, not dad, to teach. Done.…More
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