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Potty Training Max: A Long Road to a Big Win (Part 1 of 2)
One of the many potty training attempts Potty training with Max started at the “usual” age. I had successfully trained our other three...
Kelly Thompson
Aug 9, 20253 min read


Sometimes Moms Need Headphones Too
I’ve always been sensitive to loud noises. As a child, fireworks and thunder absolutely terrified me. So it’s a little ironic that, as an...
Kelly Thompson
Aug 7, 20252 min read


From Trailer to Hotel: Another Travel Win with Max
Just when we thought we had this whole "traveling with Max" thing figured out in our trailer, a new challenge popped up. We began our RV...
Kelly Thompson
Aug 6, 20252 min read


The Sunshine Maker: Managing Fear as a Special Needs Mom
If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you probably know that fear and anxiety are frequent companions in my life. And while I...
Kelly Thompson
Aug 6, 20253 min read


How Noise-Canceling Headphones Became a Game-Changer for Max
Max in the "bulky" headphones When we first discovered noise-canceling headphones for Max, we only used them occasionally. At school, his...
Kelly Thompson
Aug 5, 20252 min read


It’s Not Always Smooth—But It’s Always Worth It
In the early days of using our travel trailer, everything felt like a dream. We kept pinching ourselves—was this really our new reality?...
Kelly Thompson
Aug 5, 20252 min read


When Disney Is Too Much: How We Helped Max Enjoy the Parks (Part 4 of Disney Trips)
For all the reasons I love Disneyland—the vibrant colors, exciting sounds, magical smells, and energetic atmosphere—it can also be...
Kelly Thompson
Aug 3, 20253 min read


Beyond the Mickey Ears: Real Supplies That Helped Us at Disneyland (Part 3 of Disney Trips)
Having the right supplies and resources made our trip to Disneyland with Max not only smooth—but possible! Traveling without the comforts...
Kelly Thompson
Aug 3, 20252 min read


Disney Dreams Do Come True—Even with Autism (Part 2 of Disney Trips)
Once we made the decision to go to Disneyland, reality hit hard. Yes, we were heading to the Happiest Place on Earth —but there was a...
Kelly Thompson
Aug 1, 20253 min read


Making Room for Mickey (and Max) (Part 1 of Disney Trips)
I’m not exactly sure when my Disneyland obsession began, but at this point, it’s safe to say it’s part of my personality. I don’t just...
Kelly Thompson
Jul 31, 20252 min read


Unlocking a New World: How One Sleepover in the Driveway Gave Us Hope
Max in the travel trailer- aka "Max's Mobile Motel" Fear and I go way back. I'm a master of the “what-ifs.” And when you're raising a...
Kelly Thompson
Jul 28, 20252 min read
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