Read more about the article Caring For Yourself When You’re Responsible For Others
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Caring For Yourself When You’re Responsible For Others

This is a collaborative post and doesn't necessarily reflect the views and opinions of this blog or its author. Do you ever feel like you’re constantly running around or working on a to-do list? Is your time occupied by looking after others? Do you find it hard to put yourself first sometimes? When you’re responsible for others, it’s very easy to lose sight of the importance of caring for yourself. If you have children or you care for members of your family, hopefully, you’ll find this guide useful. Taking time out Parenting is a 24-hour job, and if you have children who require constant support, there may be times when it seems impossible to enjoy a moment to yourself. Of course, as a loving parent, you always want to do…

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January 12, 2018
Read more about the article Moving Home With Kids Ain’t Easy; Relocating With Autistic Kids Is Harder Still
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Moving Home With Kids Ain’t Easy; Relocating With Autistic Kids Is Harder Still

This is a sponsored post  Any parent who has ever relocated after having children will confirm that it can be a challenging period. After all, the prospect of leaving behind everything they know – from friends to school – can be rather daunting for kids to accept. When a child suffers from autism, though, a whole host of additional issues are thrown into the mix.  Still, this cannot stop you from making the move that could open the door to a brighter future for the family. Here are some top tips we’ve gained from experience over the years, such as times when we’ve helped other families complete their relocations. Image: Children Need Time All kids need time to adjust and prepare for the move, but this is especially true for…

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November 14, 2017
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We haven’t noticed any changes yet

Today was the first day that Gavin's Clozapine was reduced to 500 mg/day. Lizze and I haven't noticed any changes yet and that's to be expected. I believe Clozapine has a very short half-life, meaning it doesn't linger and needs constant maintenance doses. I would expect that if we are going to see any changes in behavior, we will see it over the next few days. If we don't see anything by the middle of next week, it's probably safe to say the reduced dose isn't negatively impacting his Schizophrenic symptoms. I've put my eggs in that basket because I'm not sure the Clozapine is doing anything anymore. Time will tell. Outside of that, the only issue Gavin was having today was pain in his legs. I'm not sure what that…

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August 31, 2017
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Does this mean we’re famous? LOL

I wanted to share this because it was really cool and Emmett is super excited. As I've shared previously, I've been using the Nokia Thermo Smart Thermometer to keep track of Emmett fevers. (See How the Thermo Smart Thermometer made our lives easier). We absolutely love this thing and I wrote a very honest review and Emmett was a big part of it. We shared the experience we've had using this device and how it's made tracking a very complicated fever disorder much easier and more efficient. Nokia was very interested in our experience in particular, due to Emmett's fever disorder. Most people won't use something like this very often and we need to use it several times a day, every day. Anyway, Emmett and I were featured on Nokia's blog this week.…

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August 23, 2017
Read more about the article I’ve been so worried about Elliott not sleeping
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I’ve been so worried about Elliott not sleeping

We've had a pretty good morning. Elliott slept until about lunchtime, and that was awesome. We don't have any immediate plans for today, but maybe we'll get the kids to the playground again. I'm feeling much better after a brief power nap, and ready to take on the rest of the day. I've been so worried about Elliott not sleeping, and it's taken its toll. Hopefully, we're through this period of disturbed sleep and can return to a better, more healthy sleep cycle. :-)

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July 4, 2017