6 Things An Autistic Parent Wants you to Know
by the Puzzled Mom. Read more at thepuzzledmom.wordpress.com. Hi, my name is Veronica, and I’m an Autistic Mom. Yes, you read that right. I don’t mean a mother of […]
by the Puzzled Mom. Read more at thepuzzledmom.wordpress.com. Hi, my name is Veronica, and I’m an Autistic Mom. Yes, you read that right. I don’t mean a mother of […]
The oldest man in the world is doing laps in front of us. As the boys bicker over whether or not to play ping pong, I watch the man bob […]
Nothing–I mean nothing–depresses me more than seeing my kids afraid of me. Nightmare visions flood my head as I see clip after clip after clip of small faces crying and […]
Looking back, I see that mine and my husband’s depressions probably had a profound impact on our son. Many kids develop imaginary friends; our son had an imaginary bully. It’s […]
We use a democratic process for settling differences in our house. I’ll admit, though, it sometimes sinks into arguments, a common pitfall for parents with mental illnesses. Here are some good […]
January is rife with depression triggers—holiday let down and fewer days of sunlight—and I’ve added a few of my own, including job hunting and a resolution to write more. I’m […]
As many of us already know, there is a genetic component to mental disorders. In fact, recent research has shown markers on certain chromosomes that are associated with bipolar, schizophrenia and […]
Pregnancy is supposed to be one of the happiest times in a woman’s life; however, an estimated 10-15% of pregnant women struggle with depression. Many don’t even realize they’re experiencing […]
I gave birth to my son in September. According to the Centers for Disease Control and the nurses at Prentice Women’s Hospital in Chicago, I wasn’t alone. September is the […]
They are coming, whether you love them or not: the BIG HOLIDAYS. At least here in the US, November and December offer ample opportunity to fall off whatever your particular […]