One question that always comes up in the autism community is how to respond to a meltdown and how to help our kids calm down. I have to say upfront: I'm not an expert. So in this post, I'll gather what the experts say, and I'll also share what I've learned from my own son's episodes. Before we get to the "solutions," I think it's really important to understand what a meltdown actually is. Once you understand it, you can find strategies that fit your child's situation. What Ar

It's 9:47 p.m. The kids are finally asleep, the kitchen is almost clean, and you're on the couch with your phone, typing "work from home jobs for moms with no experience" into Google for the fifth time this week. Three tabs later, you're staring at a job listing that wants "2-3 years of relevant experience." Another promises you'll make $5,000 a week stuffing envelopes (spoiler: you won't). By 10:15, you close the browser and think, Maybe this just isn't for someone like me.

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