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And the World Record for Saying "Keep that out of your mouth" Goes to...
We all know when we sign up to be a parent that there's going to be the obligatory issues/problems/milestones, like the obsession with...

The Spectrum Mom
Aug 29, 20224 min read
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A Full Disclosure
I have been battling with a personal issue the past few weeks, and wondering how or if I would share what was going on. I realized, that...

The Spectrum Mom
Aug 23, 20224 min read
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Why We Love That Nate Has 2 Families
For those who don't know, or haven't figured it out, we are a blended family. My ex-partner and I had Nate in 2018 and separated in early...

The Spectrum Mom
Aug 17, 20223 min read
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Why We Do What We Do (aside from our kids)
I wanted to share a slightly different type of post today, mostly because I've had a lot on my mind personally that I am still trying to...

The Spectrum Mom
Aug 15, 20224 min read
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It Takes a Village..
I wanted to take today to speak about something a little bit more robust and controversial than my family's daily life/struggles. This...
The Spectrum Mom
Aug 7, 20225 min read
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Let's Catch Up!
In case you haven't noticed yet (though I'm sure you have), at this stage, our blog isn't a full-time job for me....just yet. Eventually...
The Spectrum Mom
Aug 6, 20223 min read
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Letting Go - Who's It Harder For?
Nate was a COVID child. His toddler years coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, where everything was closed and you couldn't hug your...
The Spectrum Mom
Jul 24, 20225 min read
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Community Love
If there's one key thing I've learned from our Autism journey, it's that community is integral. The popular saying, "it takes a village"...
The Spectrum Mom
Jul 19, 20226 min read
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Mommin' & Mental Health
I am a huge advocate for mental health. Self-care is a necessity, not a luxury. Similar to one I said in my last post, a mom isn't all we...
The Spectrum Mom
Jul 15, 20227 min read
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You and Your Child Are Not A Diagnosis
I don't know how many times I can say those words. You. Your child. You are not your child's diagnosis. Think about it. I was born on May...
The Spectrum Mom
Jul 11, 20225 min read
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Hefty Price of a Diagnosis
Can we talk about therapy for a second? Not even the type of therapy you choose, or the differences between ABA, IBI, etc. I need to vent...
The Spectrum Mom
Jul 7, 20225 min read
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When It Rains, It Doesn't Always Pour...
I am baffled. I am blessed. I am utterly speechless (but not really, because I'm going to keep writing). A week ago, I officially started...
The Spectrum Mom
Jul 6, 20223 min read
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Pushing the Limits
When you’re a parent, it’s hard to imagine what the worst thing you could ever hear about your child would be. Certainly, it would be bad...
The Spectrum Mom
Jul 5, 20223 min read
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Long Neurodivergent Weekends
Where are all my moms at? Now, where are my moms who had very, very LONG long weekend with their neurodivergent child? I don't know about...
The Spectrum Mom
Jul 4, 20226 min read
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The Grieving Process
It’s hard. I think one of the hardest things that no one can prepare you for, is the grieving process. Hear me out. I didn’t lose my...
The Spectrum Mom
Jun 29, 20225 min read
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Welcome to a Safe Space
I guess the best way to start this blog, would be to introduce myself. Although, this blog really isn’t about me, or for me. It’s for all...
The Spectrum Mom
Jun 28, 20223 min read
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