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by Colette | Apr 17, 2018 | Biography, Parenting
Fleeting, Finite Moments My son is on the ASD pathway because he struggles with social interaction and communication (and he is incredible). To be clear, there is absolutely nothing I would change about my son. He is who he is not “in spite” of his...
by Colette | Apr 10, 2018 | Autism, Neurodiverity, opinion
[The following post was inspired by a video shared on an internet forum for parents of autistic children. As this piece of writing is an opinion, not a story about a family and their journey, I have changed names and any identifying features.] I have just watched...
by Colette | Apr 5, 2018 | Activities & Games, Art & Craft
Keeping little hands and growing brains busy, particularly when we are out and about, can be a challenge. Of course, you can grab a coloring book or iPad but it’s also fun to have something different on hand. This is when Make and Take packs are...
by Colette | Apr 1, 2018 | Autism, Neurodiverity
“Greta, my girl on the Spectrum” was originally published on Facebook and has been reproduced with permission here. My “Girl On the Spectrum” – Clara Benn – My eldest daughter of two, Greta, finally received her ASD (Autistic...
by Colette | Mar 29, 2018 | Autism, Neurodiverity
Yesterday afternoon, while browsing Facebook, I came across a stunning account of autism written by a neurotypical 9-year-old girl. Her voice is so clear and full of warmth it needs to be heard. Her mother initially posted on a Facebook group, explaining that the...
by Colette | Mar 28, 2018 | Parenting
Parenting habits. We all have them. I have some bad ones. If I were to write about my flaws, it would go something like this: Need to get some work done? Let the children have a super long nap, then regret it at bedtime. Hangry child? Dinner not ready yet? Offer a...
by Colette | Mar 22, 2018 | Activities & Games, Art & Craft
I love balloon crafts. Not only are they simple and cheap, but they also allow for creativity and can be played with. Balloon birds are no exception; in fact, they are one of my favorite activities (to do with little ones and big ones) at parties, on rainy days,...
by Colette | Mar 15, 2018 | Emotional Wellness, Neurodiverity, Parenting
Dear teachers, Thank you so much for all the effort you put in every day to support my child, his classmates, and all the parents and caregivers. Thank you for all the amazing work you do to: build healthy, trusting relationships prepare and facilitate activities...
by Colette | May 3, 2017 | Parenting
Bubbles of Joy Sometimes we have to breathe in the little things to appreciate the life we have, even if is not the life we have planned. Earlier this week, while browsing through some of my old bits and pieces, I came across a short poem. I...
by Colette | Apr 27, 2017 | Parenting
There are times when life overwhelms us. We have a mound of laundry to do. The fridge is almost empty. Toys are strewn across floors that need vacuuming. Children need our attention. We have work to complete. There is some unexpected cr*p we need to deal with (see...
by Colette | Apr 20, 2017 | Hyperlexia, Neurodiverity
This year, I got older. In previous years I aged a little bit each day, alongside everybody else, but this year I experienced a seismic shift in ageing. My hair continued greying. I added a few more fine lines to my slowly ageing complexion. My...
by Colette | Apr 12, 2016 | Social Media
For more information on our launch follow Bee Kids on Social Media! Bee Kids is getting ready to launch a new look site with more articles, more ideas, and… MORE! If you’re feeling social and don’t want to miss out on information about the launch,...
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