I didn’t come to yoga looking for a miracle. Like many autism parents, I just came to it hopeful and open to anything gentle that might  help my child regulate his body and mind. When my son and I started doing yoga together, I didn’t have big expectations. I just knew that he struggled with calming down, focusing, motor planning, and eye contact and that activities requiring him to sit still were especially hard. Yoga felt different. It felt like something we could do togeth

If you’re reading this while staring at a mountain of diapers and wondering if your child with autism will ever make the switch to the toilet, take a deep breath. I’ve been there. Potty training is one of those milestones parents usually approach with a mix of excitement and a little bit of dread. But for those of us in the autism community, that "dread" can feel a lot heavier. On the spectrum, we aren't just teaching a new skill; we’re asking our kids to navigate sensory lan

Living in the south, Tagaytay has always been my go-to place for a relaxing break. The cool weather, the calming view of Taal Lake and Volcano, and the endless list of restaurants make it very inviting. Now that we actually live here, it feels like we could never finish trying all the restaurants in one lifetime. However, as a parent raising a child on the spectrum, choosing where to eat isn’t as simple as picking what looks good in pictures. Before we go anywhere, a lot of q

"Where Should I Really Invest?" This is a question I’ve asked myself many times, usually during those quiet moments when I’m thinking about our future, my child, and the kind of stability I want for our family. With so many investment options out there (and honestly, some of them sound intimidating), it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Over the years, my goal became simple: to learn how ordinary people like us can build wealth in practical, steady, and realistic ways —without pres