Two moms addressing the challenges and triumphs raising neurodivergent/autistic people in an atypical world. This is us, living life without a filter.
We're baaack!! Wow, it's been a long, long time. Since our last episode, life has really derailed then railed and then went sideways and needless to say, podcasting was last on our ever growing list of adult obligations. There has been a lot of growth and healing in the time we've been away from the microphone and a lot of it has been while we sit together during our G4 dates to laugh, cry, eat and drink. We try to a...
When you start the on the long and sometimes crazy road that is an autism diagnosis, finding all of the resources you can get your hands on is such a daunting task. One thing you can do is look to family and friends that have had similar experiences. We invited Claudia's sister on to do just that. Jeannie is a single mom with two young adult children, both who have been diagnosed with ASD and trying to find their way in the wo...
We are so incredibly excited to have had the opportunity to sit down with our guest, Nick Clark. Nick is a self-identified autistic and is a dad to twin girls, one of whom is autistic. It was one of those times when you find yourself not wanting to end the conversation because there was so much to talk about. What a great perspective from a dedicated dad. As always, get comfy, grab some snacks and a drink and have a listen.
Buzzspr...Lucky #13! Can you believe we've made it this far?! We finally had a chance to catch up and we just had to document it. We got to try out new podcast equipment and a new location. We talked about so much that's coming up and going on in our lives and we can't wait to share it all with you guys. Buckle up, grab and a drink and let's get to it!!
Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Listen, sometimes you just have to set the record straight and to help us do that, we have James as our guest in Episode 12. He has been the topic some controversial topics, especially when it comes to food, and today, we hear his side.
In all seriousness, James is such a strong advocate for our little podcast and more importantly, in our children's lives throughout the years. He champions our success and we are thrilled ...
In this episode we talk about a little of this, a little of that and a whole lot of other stuff. After taking a bit of a break, we definitely had a lot to talk about. So as always, grab yourself a drink, sit back and relax as we cover everything but the...
Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!We did it!! We made it 10 whole episodes and to celebrate this momentous occasion, we brought on the OG's themselves, Gavin and Matthew. Our firstborn sons. We grill them on being the big brothers to siblings on the spectrum and we get some really interesting answers. Grab a tissue and a stiff drink because there are definitely some tears!
Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Happy New Year!! We are finally back in the studio, or rather, Kelly's kitchen table, after a very chaotic holiday season. We sat down, drank a bit and unloaded. New adventures in homeschooling and what lies ahead for this year is what we cover in this episode. Grab a drink, settle in and catch up with us!
After a quick holiday break, we get right back into it with our very special guests, Carolyn and Morgan. We discuss the chaotic world of trying to teach our children who are on the spectrum. In the days of underpaid, overworked and stressed to the max, teachers seem to feel it worse than most...add in IEP's, stimming and meltdowns and you have the perfect storm! We laugh, cry, get angry, then we laugh and cry some more! Grab a...
The mashed potatoes, green beans, yams... The Turkey! Sometimes you just gotta talk turkey! Enjoy this minisode where we might have had a little to much to drink, the mics were hot and we dish about our Thanksgiving favorites... and not so favorites. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
So many times as parents, we focus on what's not right or the hard stuff or what's going wrong today, that we lose sight of all the good that comes with raising children on the autism spectrum. In this episode, we focus on all the good stuff, the magical moments, that makes our lives to fantastic!
Whether you choose to homeschool, splurge on private school or go the traditional public school route, there are always hurdles to overcome. In this episode, we talk about our many trials navigating the bumpy roads of the educational system.
Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!In this episode we talk talk the challenges and emotional hardships that come with talking about our experience with family and friends. Sometimes it's hard, sometimes it's easy but we always make it work...don't we?!
In this week's episode, we get a little crazed as we talk about the holiday season. With stress, anxiety, hectic schedules, stimming and all the rest, it's bound to be a mess!
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