Is Your Child Eating Coal Tar for Breakfast?

In a poll of over 10,000 parents, over 36% of parents had removed artificial dyes from their child’s diet. Almost 40% said they were concerned about artificial dyes but hadn’t made any major changes. Is this you? Most of us would agree that consuming artificial dyes, artificial flavours, preservatives and additives isn’t very good for [...]

Is Your Child Eating Coal Tar for Breakfast?

In a poll of over 10,000 parents, over 36% of parents had removed artificial dyes from their child’s diet. Almost 40% said they were concerned about artificial dyes but hadn’t made any major changes. Is this you? Most of us would agree that consuming artificial dyes, artificial flavours, preservatives and additives isn’t very good for [...]

Monday Musings – An Autism Love Story

I originally posted this about 2 years ago and just happened across it again the other day and thought it was worth sharing again. Get out your kleenex, it’s a tear jerker, in a good way. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4Z4-okGnkM&w=420&h=315] Read the Glamour Magazine Story on Lindsey and David. TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

Foodie Friday – GFCF Halloween Cookies!

I know these are a little early but I figured posting them early would give you a chance to gather your ingredients and look for some naturally dyed decorations. GFCF Shortbread Cookies 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup icing sugar 1 cup white rice flour 3/4 cup Earth Balance Buttery Sticks Sift cornstarch, sugar and rice [...]

Welcome Wednesday – A Sneaky Parents Guide to Getting Your Child to Take Their Vitamins

This past summer I happened across a great blog called “Caffeinated Autism Mom” written by a woman named Angela. Angela is the mom to two boys she has lovingly nicknamed “Monkey” and “Prince Charming”. Both boys have been diagnosed with autism, sensory processing disorder and both have multiple food allergies. I’m sure some of you [...]

Temple Grandin – The World Needs All Kinds of Minds

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Temple Grandin – The World Needs All Kinds of Minds

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Welcome Wednesday – 10 Tips When Advocating for Your Child with Autism or Aspergers by Eileen Bailey

I came across this article a couple of weeks ago and I loved it so much that I got in touch with the author and she has kindly given me permission to republish it here. Eileen Bailey is a freelance writer, specializing in writing about ADHD, Anxiety, Learning Disabilities and other health topics. She is [...]

No Arms, No Legs, No Worries!

So inspiring. I just had to share it with you to remind us all of what we DO have. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc4HGQHgeFE&w=560&h=345] TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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5 Key Strategies to Avoid Burnout When Raising a Child with Behavioural Challenges Raising a child with special needs or behavioural challenges is stressful and exhausting at times. Learn how to avoid caregiver burn out with these 5 Key Strategies. TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious