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Father’s Day, like almost everything else in your life, is redefined in a special needs family. In ways large and small, the challenges of special needs parenting are often magnified on days when typically developing families can celebrate in special ways. In a special needs family, though, you learn to celebrate the mundane. Being a special needs father is not… Read More
Color Street Summer 2019 means a ton of new options for your nail polish needs! I’ve already shown you all the great pedicure options that are now available. But there is so much more! Need Independence Day-ready nails? Plenty of great styles over here. Have small hands and nails? We’ve got something for that. And want some fresh summer looks?… Read More
Sensitive skin deodorant can be elusive. If you have sensitive skin, you may have struggled to find a deodorant that doesn’t irritate your skin, but that actually works. I have a highly allergic body- I have had a variety of skin irritations and allergic reactions over the course of my life. Many of my allergies are now controlled by allergy… Read More
Fourth of July or Independence Day celebrations can be a challenge for families with special needs loved ones living in the United States. Creating a sensory-friendly Fourth of July celebration can help make the entire day more manageable for your family. Depending on where you live, the celebration may come right up to your doorstep, in the form of parades,… Read More
After some challenging flights – and four years without flying anywhere – our family learned to fly again by building our own “sensory survival kit.” You can add or subtract items as appropriate, to meet the needs of your loved one, but here is what we have come to rely on: Sensory Survival Kit Practical items: Portable foods: Bring more… Read More
Do you need a sensory survival kit? Here’s why you may need one more than you think. Autism has created a small radius for our family. Part of breaking out of this boundary is thoughtful family travel: choose destinations that make sense, travel at times that are less crowded, in weather that is not extreme, and for not too long… Read More
Perfect chocolate chip cookies are the holy grail of baking. There is almost nothing better than a perfect chocolate chip cookie. It is the ultimate dessert comfort food. And there is almost nothing worse (well, dessert-wise) than a poorly executed one. And due to their perennial popularity, there are, unfortunately, a lot of inferior chocolate chip cookies out in the… Read More
Tips for Airplane Travel: “SEATS” These tips for airplane travel can help make your next flight – and thus the entire trip – more enjoyable not only for your loved one with special needs but for the rest of your family as well. The tips spell “SEATS” – an easy way to remember what to look for when planning, booking… Read More
The Color Street Patriotic Collection will help you get ready for summer celebrations – and honoring our nation’s heritage. The Patriotic Collection from Color Street includes four new shades that will help you mark Memorial Day, July 4th and other summer events in patriotic style. Ready to shop for your patriotic nails? Click here. Patriotic Collection: Fired Up A glitter… Read More
Where to stay is a big part of most travel. Being an autism family can shrink your radius – and make what can already be an isolating disorder feel even more so. Part of expanding your radius is being thoughtful about where you will stay in a new place. Here are four rules for choosing a place to stay, whether… Read More
