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From Resolutions to Real Solutions: Sustainable Growth Strategies for Single Parents
The post discusses the challenges and drawbacks of traditional New Year’s resolutions, advocating for a continuous growth approach instead. It suggests focusing on micro-resolutions, setting flexible goals, and creating a ‘not-to-do’ list to reduce stress. The advice is particularly relevant for single parents, promoting self-care and community support.
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Understanding ARFID: A Guide for Parents
Join me as I share my experience with my daughter’s Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), and reveal the severe challenges it presents during mealtimes. Unlike typical picky eating, ARFID involves intense anxiety and aversion towards certain foods. Understanding, empathy, and appropriate strategies for managing ARFID are needed, and the support for affected families is paramount…
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A Journey of Symbols and Sensitivity: Finding the Right Design for Neurodiversity
The journey of creating a neurodiversity symbol evolved from a butterfly to a phoenix, ultimately settling on a tree representation. The tree symbolizes individuality and community support while reflecting the diversity and resilience of neurodivergent individuals. Advocating through fashion fosters conversations around acceptance, promoting a deeper understanding of neurodiversity.
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Tamra Judge’s Autism Announcement: A Mother’s Perspective
Tamra Judge’s recent autism diagnosis has elicited mixed reactions, particularly from autism parents who feel her casual announcement undermines their struggles. The author reflects on the intense challenges of raising an autistic child, highlighting sensory sensitivities, bullying, and executive functioning difficulties. It emphasizes the need for compassionate yet critical discussions surrounding autism.
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Unlocking Voices, Bridging Worlds: How Technology Empowers Autism Communication
AI Assisted You, like many, may believe that the power of technology lies in its ability to connect us with people and information. It’s true; technology has indeed transformed the way we interact with the world. But what if I told you that for some, technology is not just a tool for connection—it’s a lifeline?…
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