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Welcome!

My journey to heal my son’s most distressing symptoms of autism has changed the way I live and care for my family. I am passionate about nontoxic products, natural remedies, grain-free nutrition, essential oils, and healing the symptoms known as autism. But, I wasn’t always that way. I had to learn from the beginning – with little time or money, without knowing how to cook AT ALL, juggling a family, a career, and everything that comes with caring for a child with special needs. If I can do it, so can you! Welcome to a cleaner, healthier, HAPPIER life! Read more about me.

Recent Posts

Beyond Medicine: The Healing Power Of Love

Beyond Medicine: The Healing Power Of Love

Healing our children is not an easy task. Sometimes we can lose hope when our children don’t respond to treatments, when we don’t know where to put our focus, or when interventions we want to try are beyond our reach. Here is a story of hope if you are feeling lost or at the end of your rope. Our love matters!

Healing Within: Feed Your Soul

Healing Within: Feed Your Soul

As another autism month arrives, don’t get caught up in the noise or the narrative. Helping your child isn’t just about the medical healing of autism – we also need to heal within. Remember that on the journey to heal your child, it is just as important to feed your soul.

Without A Voice, But Shining Inside

Without A Voice, But Shining Inside

The individuals who use S2C to communicate who have contributed to the blog this month have done an incredible job sharing what nonspeakers have to say. Thank you for shining a light on who they are inside, and for giving them a voice.

Featured Posts

Give Thanks for an Easy Paleo Thanksgiving Dinner

Give Thanks for an Easy Paleo Thanksgiving Dinner

Happy Thanksgiving! No one should have to miss out on the festivities because of food allergies. Here is a list of Thanksgiving recipes that are not only free of gluten, grains, dairy, corn, soy, and sugar but are also amazingly delicious!

Spread Kindness

Spread Kindness

Happy World Kindness Day! No matter what is going on in your life, no matter what you are struggling with, you always can be kind. Even if you have nothing else to give, you can give kindness. I’m excited to share the story of how some very special people found a way to do just that.

Grief And The Holidays: Finding Comfort And Joy

Grief And The Holidays: Finding Comfort And Joy

So many people who I know and love have gone through very difficult situations this year, facing unimaginable pain and loss, and struggling through the holidays. So, here are a few words about facing grief over the holidays.

Recent Posts

Beyond Medicine: The Healing Power Of Love

Beyond Medicine: The Healing Power Of Love

Healing our children is not an easy task. Sometimes we can lose hope when our children don’t respond to treatments, when we don’t know where to put our focus, or when interventions we want to try are beyond our reach. Here is a story of hope if you are feeling lost or at the end of your rope. Our love matters!

Healing Within: Feed Your Soul

Healing Within: Feed Your Soul

As another autism month arrives, don’t get caught up in the noise or the narrative. Helping your child isn’t just about the medical healing of autism – we also need to heal within. Remember that on the journey to heal your child, it is just as important to feed your soul.

Without A Voice, But Shining Inside

Without A Voice, But Shining Inside

The individuals who use S2C to communicate who have contributed to the blog this month have done an incredible job sharing what nonspeakers have to say. Thank you for shining a light on who they are inside, and for giving them a voice.

In Their Own Words: Don’t Ever Give Up

In Their Own Words: Don’t Ever Give Up

“Michael man” shares how spelling has changed his whole world has changed, his sisters share how it has changed their relationship with him, and his family shares their gratitude to the people who’ve helped Michael share his gift – his voice.

Featured Posts

Give Thanks for an Easy Paleo Thanksgiving Dinner

Give Thanks for an Easy Paleo Thanksgiving Dinner

Happy Thanksgiving! No one should have to miss out on the festivities because of food allergies. Here is a list of Thanksgiving recipes that are not only free of gluten, grains, dairy, corn, soy, and sugar but are also amazingly delicious!

Spread Kindness

Spread Kindness

Happy World Kindness Day! No matter what is going on in your life, no matter what you are struggling with, you always can be kind. Even if you have nothing else to give, you can give kindness. I’m excited to share the story of how some very special people found a way to do just that.

Grief And The Holidays: Finding Comfort And Joy

Grief And The Holidays: Finding Comfort And Joy

So many people who I know and love have gone through very difficult situations this year, facing unimaginable pain and loss, and struggling through the holidays. So, here are a few words about facing grief over the holidays.

I Am Thankful: Happy Thanksgiving, Autism-Style

I Am Thankful: Happy Thanksgiving, Autism-Style

Thanksgiving is a time of both gratitude and indulgence, just like every holiday. That's American-style. While most Americans will celebrate by gathering with family, watching football and parades, and eating all the food, autism families might not have that luxury....

More Good Stuff

More Good Stuff

autism hope

our Autism story +

medical resources, education info, things I’ve learned (usually the hard way), and tales from our crazy autism life…
nutrition

our Nutrition story +

family-friendly (and some grown-up!) recipes, all about grain-free living, helpful healthy eating info, and more…
young living essential oils

our Essential Oils story +

the amazing benefits of essential oils, how to get started, fun oil recipes, oil promos, and slick oily tips…

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