When my child began facing obstacles, at first, I took it personally. I was self-conscious. I felt like a failure as a parent and truly believed that all eyes were on me. You can read all about the stages of my parenting a child with extreme behavior. Having a child with obstacles isn't rare. Each of our kids lands somewhere on the spectrum of learning and emotion development. Some children, ... Continue Reading

There is a process to parenting a child with challenges. Whether your child ends up diagnosed as being "on the spectrum", or if your child has an extreme and intense personality, is beside the point. At the end of the day, we have an opportunity to celebrate all these differences for what the qualities really are - superpowers. At least that is how I like to think about it. My process to ... Continue Reading

At night, after the day has long been put to rest, I hold you close to me. You demand me at night time. I often feel frustrated and resentment because you cling to me so tightly I can barely find my breath. Disproportional anxiety over life's tiny (to me) details drives me crazy during the daylight hours. I want to scream: "I am here. I am not going anywhere. I would do anything for ... Continue Reading