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My 2020 Reading Project

When quarantine began, I binged Tiger King (because I'm a red-blooded American). After deciding that Carol Baskin absolutely killed her...

Crazy things I heard While working at a church (Part 2)

Charles didn't want to have his innocence defiled by the thought of unsolicited pictures being sent to someone.

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Crazy things I heard while working at a church (part 1)

A confident woman is a powerhouse. She should be respected. She should be seen for her abilities, not for her body.

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Potty Training Tips and tricks for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorders

Potty training can be difficult for everyone, but for kids with SPD, there are many added stressors that neurotypical people never consider.

12 Books for consciously unbiased kids

It's an awful feeling, being misunderstood, unvalued, and unwanted. Let's break the cycle. Here are 12 books to help cultivate conversation

Finding Out My Child is 'Different'

I started off quarantine, finding out my kid was different… So, I spent quarantine finding ways to give her what she needs.

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Letter to a Friend

I recently had an old friend reach out and ask me an interesting question. When your life has turned upside down when you don't know...

Our Nightmare Free Nighttime Routine

I couldn’t live in this routine of nighttime freakouts followed by not sleeping, so we made some changes. And by the grace of God, it worked

Disruption Invited Me on a Journey

Life handed me an invitation, and I had a choice to make. Would I settle again, or would I push myself for more?

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