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A Day of Purple, Purpose, and Connection
Over the last few years, much of our life has centered around supporting Boy1 and meeting his needs in the best ways we know how. That has looked like speech therapy for apraxia, medication to support attention and focus, occupational therapy for executive functioning, using an AAC device to help him communicate, and filling our… Read more
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Coffee, Quiet, and the Calm Before the Day
One thing I knew about homeschooling—but didn’t fully consider the impact of—was that my days of being alone were over. Of course, I expected that Boy1 would be home with me most, if not all, days. That part wasn’t a surprise. What was a surprise was realizing that my quiet weekdays after the boys had… Read more
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Meeting Needs, Not Standards
In our home, sometimes breakfast looks beautiful. Sometimes it’s something cooked over the stove or baked in the oven. Sometimes it’s toasted just right or warmed in the microwave. Sometimes it’s cold in a bowl or arranged carefully on a plate — fresh fruit, warm pancake bites, maybe even something that feels a little Pinterest-worthy.… Read more
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Our Sweetest Sing-Along Yet
Boy1 is deeply motivated to communicate with words, but his apraxia can sometimes make that feel out of reach. Even so, despite the odds, he’s learning to say new words regularly these days. He works through a preferred word list with his speech therapist and is making truly amazing progress. He’s also picking up new… Read more
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When Snack Time Becomes an Adventure (Even for a Picky Eater)
Moms of Picky Eaters, Unite! Like many families, we have one child who will eat just about anything (except spicy—he will not let you forget that), and another whose palate is… much more selective. When we adopted our boys, Boy2’s picky eating was presented as extreme—at least in my humble opinion. We were told there… Read more
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