Special Needs Living

Dear Nate: A Letter to My Autistic Son on His 18th Birthday

Dear Nate,

A Parent’s Tale: The Inexplicable Delight of Watching Your Kid Face Their Fears

The Beautiful Tragedy of My Second Mom

I have two mothers. The first is my birth mom, Marci. She is a liberal powerhouse who is…

I Hate Behavior Plans: A Mom’s Perspective on Marriage

Counting Down to Day One

First day of school. New backpacks, fresh haircuts and high expectations. Jangled nerves, empty houses, lunch boxes…

Welcome to Europe

Adaptated from Welcome to Holland, c1987 by Emily Perl Kingsley

My Grief Cycle: Why I Grieved and Why I Don’t Anymore

Best Friends Forever?

Nate is an awesome kid. He’s funny as hell. He’s silly. He’s energetic. He’s creative. He’s non-judgmental. He’s…

Halloween Love Affair: Mischief, Mayhem and a Time of Belonging