Recently on the Parenting Roundabout Podcast

While the Parenting Roundabout Podcast is not about parenting special needs specifically, that's the only viewpoint I have on parenting, so the topic comes up. Here are some recent discussions to which I brought a special needs parenting angle.

• Perks of Parenthood: I found some perks from having a constantly active kid who needs unrelenting attention. There are some!
• The Runaway Volunteer Train: My kids' disabilities kept me off it for a while, but once I jumped on, I jumped on hard.
• Apple Watch This!: When we tried to think of Apple Watch apps that would help with our parenting, my mind immediately went to a special-ed situation.
• Grow Up! No, Don't!: My son's decision to try to start driving at age 26 inspired this topic.
• Classroom Design: I had some design don'ts to share.
• The One They Tell Everything To: Speaking of my son's driving plans, for a long time he shared them only with me, and never his dad. What's up with that?
• Managing Stress and Worry: Gee, how could this apply to our lives?

Listen to these episodes and subscribe to get all our episodes right in your podcast player of choice.

Tweeting the Nourished Festival

On October 5, I attended the Nourished Festival in Secaucus, New Jersey, featuring gluten-free foods, some of which were also nut-free, paleo, keto, or plant-based. Here's what I saw and tasted.

Terri’s at the #NourishedFestival in Secaucus NJ today. Follow along as she shares what she sees and snacks on. pic.twitter.com/s09ok5z8ya

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

Tried a delicious seed bar from ⁦@88acresfoods⁩ at #NourishedFestival. They also have some tasty-looking seed butters. pic.twitter.com/CbEMuOkWp0

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

We bloggers at #NourishedFestival are sponsored this year by ⁦@swervesweetie⁩, a natural sweetener that’s ketogenic, diabetes friendly, calorie-free, gluten free. Sweet! pic.twitter.com/vAg22w6Xj2

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

#NourishedFestival pic.twitter.com/s62SeIurHo

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

⁦⁦@BakeryOnMain⁩ has your gluten-free granola. I tried and enjoyed the Cranberry Almond Maple. Yum. #NourishedFestival pic.twitter.com/9wRkdifChz

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

Organic French pudding from @PetitPot. I tried the vanilla. :) #NourishedFestival pic.twitter.com/oO5i2uQJU4

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

Stopped by the Simply Gluten Free booth at #NourishedFestival and was happy to see that magazines are still a thing! pic.twitter.com/9iOhNWH9Kx

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

Tried the beet juice at The Vitamin Shop booth at #NourishedFestival. It was ... beet-y! pic.twitter.com/OdukEejV9O

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

Had a good (if petite) piece of pizza from Against the Grain at #NourishedFestival. They also make baking mixes now. pic.twitter.com/KHjrN3bPKI

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

Always my favorite place to visit at #NourishedFestival: the @mozaicschips @handfullssnacks @ByDeliciousness booth. Love love love their crunchy gluten-free snacks. pic.twitter.com/Extjztt0TM

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

Also from ⁦@ByDeliciousness⁩, organic sesame milk! I hear chocolate’s the most popular. #NourishedFestival pic.twitter.com/jesJuA24Fp

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

Gluten-free cheese bread and empanadas? Yes please, @BraziBites! #NourishedFestival pic.twitter.com/xwLguncequ

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

The ⁦@hensfreerange⁩ booth had egg salad with chicken or duck eggs. And the variety didn’t stop there. #NourishedFestival pic.twitter.com/WEzkvfM9Xc

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

Tried dark chocolate covered chickpeas at the ⁦@lebbysnacks⁩ booth at #NourishedFestival. Tasted like dark chocolate! pic.twitter.com/x0mdkNzTeQ

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

Enjoyed some not-too-sour, not-too-sweet yogurt from ⁦@wundercreamery⁩ #NourishedFestival pic.twitter.com/WC7nEyeAUI

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

Simple, clean snacks from ⁦@BuckWHATfoods⁩. I liked the sunflower ones. #NourishedFestival pic.twitter.com/Xeoli8j8Uz

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

At #NourishedFestival, I met Skylar, who’s making and selling bracelets to help fund a cure for #celiacdisease. Find out more about her and her work at https://t.co/6qep3zVgvc… #celiacawareness #helpfindacure pic.twitter.com/ADy9d5cWFX

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

For nut-free snacks, these were particularly nutty-tasting. ⁦@NutlessClusters⁩ #NourishedFestival pic.twitter.com/zxdN5Zy4Pd

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

Love corn? ⁦@lovecorn_snacks⁩ may be for you. #NourishedFestival pic.twitter.com/TCeKOIu6iu

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

Like peanut Cheetos. ⁦@pnuffcrunch⁩ #NourishedFestival pic.twitter.com/FBYCfJMt8W

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

Drinks as well as food at #NourishedFestival ⁦@lifeway_kefir⁩ pic.twitter.com/7UPhZfq2DC

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

Gluten-free ramen from ⁦@yamachanramen1⁩ #NourishedFestival pic.twitter.com/chlo4mIYbb

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

Harissa rice from ⁦@lundbergfarms⁩ was really tasty, with a kick. Some good-looking rice cakes there too. #NourishedFestival pic.twitter.com/ZcJug1reh7

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

Sadly, no chocolate-covered graham crackers at the ⁦@SCHARglutenfree⁩ booth this year. Some other good gluten-free baked goods though. #NourishedFestival pic.twitter.com/UdBvKAvV6K

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

Ooh, gluten-free everything bagel puffs filled with cream cheese from ⁦@geefreefoods⁩ #NourishedFestival pic.twitter.com/RHQkFynD5q

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

Paleo Bites from ⁦@AMRITAbars⁩ #NourishedFestival pic.twitter.com/OGIjHbYNDk

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

Lactose-free cheese, please. ⁦@cabotcheese⁩ #NourishedFestival pic.twitter.com/RjJhDQOa9J

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

Paging Leslie Knope! Waffles at the ⁦@BosquetGourmet⁩ booth at #NourishedFestival pic.twitter.com/AMIuZqlr8i

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019

Nice crispy gluten-free crackers from ⁦@MiltonsBaking⁩ at the #NourishedFestival. I tried the olive oil and sea salt pic.twitter.com/tkv0CeE829

— Parenting Roundabout (@RoundAboutChat) October 5, 2019