IntenseDebate - Dawn Marcotte

10 years ago @ http://www.confessions... - The Script · 0 replies · +1 points

Sending you all prayers.

10 years ago @ http://www.confessions... - I Can't Do This · 0 replies · +2 points

Hugs to you for all you do. (from another mom of a teen)

10 years ago @ http://www.confessions... - Pimp Slapped · 0 replies · +1 points

Transitions are hard for our kids and I think we forget that the adult world is full of them. We are working hard with our 15 year old to prepare her for the idea of going to college so she has time to get used to the idea - I am hoping this will avoid some of the struggle we see in other families with kids who have graduated (probably a vain hope, but hope none the less) God Bless

11 years ago @ http://www.confessions... - Nothing Going On but t... · 0 replies · +2 points

I think you are doing a wonderful job. I am not sure if it helps, but we have had a counselor tell us that is it is 'good' when our daughter has difficult behaviors at home because she feels safe there.

I loved the part where he actually got out his checkbook and wrote his check without prompting. There is a glimmer of hope and I think we often forget that even though they are 'adults' they still don't mature at the same rate as others. He may look 18 but he ay only be 14 emotionally. Never give up - you will get there and so will Red.

11 years ago @ http://www.confessions... - Behavior is Communicat... · 0 replies · +1 points

Thanks for sharing. I agree it is so hard to step back and let them figure it out on their own. I have a 15 year old with aspergers and some days I think she is doing great and some days I wonder where it went so wrong. However after watching my friends who have NT teens I am not so sure they feel any differently - sometimes it isn't the autism - sometimes it is just being a teen.

11 years ago @ You Leave Me Breadless - One Picture · 0 replies · +1 points

This is why I love photoshop - separate photos and then I can 'magically' put them together. I don't even have to take the photos on the same day :)

11 years ago @ You Leave Me Breadless - I Promise You - I know · 0 replies · +1 points

I love this post - I have 2 daughters and one of them used to climb everything she could reach (she is a teen now and prefers jumping off things now) I got a lot of 'looks' on the playground, but I figured if she wasn't hurting anyone it didn't matter if she was going up the down etc. Thanks for sharing.

11 years ago @ http://www.confessions... - The Case of the Stolen... · 0 replies · +1 points

I have been reading your blog for awhile, but couldn't figure out how to comment until today - hurrah for me, progress :)

I just wanted to say that while you may feel bad for losing your temper with your kids, they are old enough to understand that you are a person too and that you also have limits. They need to treat you with the same respect they treat anyone else and when they don't there are consequences. You may yell at them or whatever you decide is best, but there will be consequences.

By the way I LOVE the out-meltdown option - I have used that once or twice at our house when I was at the end of my rope.

11 years ago @ You Leave Me Breadless - Graces and Joy · 0 replies · +1 points

First - Congratulations on your pregnancy. I was not aware you are expecting when I started reading your blog. Secondly I love the photos. It reminded my of when my youngest was a toddler and redecorated our mostly white bathroom with lovely red, blue and green crayons. They do eventually grow out of it (at least mine did) and while it is exhausting it is also a time to be cherished. God Bless

11 years ago @ Because I'm the M... - Answered Prayers and G... · 1 reply · +1 points

Wow, just wow. I have only just found your blog and this article shows how much you have to deal with. I have a 15 year old on the spectrum, but we don't have issues with aggression or running away. I will add you to my prayers today. Never give up.

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