Parenting Isn't Pretty
... but it's usually good for a laugh.
Monday, January 06, 2020
Resolutions
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Recently on the Parenting Roundabout Podcast
- 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?
Tuesday, October 08, 2019
Tweeting the Nourished Festival
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
Monday, September 23, 2019
Going Snacking at ... Um, Reporting from the Nourished Festival
If you live someplace where you can get to the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey, and would like to check out the festival, comment here and I may be able to get you a pass or a discount. Otherwise, check @roundaboutchat on Twitter October 5-6 for my dispatches.
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Can You Help? Parent Seeks GED Advice
I am looking to investigate education options for my son. He dropped out of Grade 10 - it was serious enough that the team meeting members decided they shouldn't push to get him back into the system even though by law he'd needed to be there for another half year. I think we all knew he wouldn't make it if we tried to force that.
There are two options I'm aware of right now - to continue his education, through adult learning or online courses, or to get his G.E.D. No matter what I choose, though, I'm anticipating a few false starts (school REALLY didn't work well for him).
Has anyone else travelled along this route? Is there someone I could talk to who might be able to facilitate our efforts?Do you have some insight to share? Come join the group to share knowledge on this and other work-related topics, or comment on this post.
Tuesday, July 02, 2019
Adoption and Special Needs on the Parenting Roundabout Podcast
The following recent episodes might be good to start with for readers of this blog, since I specifically talked about adoption or special-needs-related experiences:
• Saying Too Much (7/1/19): We talked about those times when you give out information about your kids in conversation that is really nobody's business, just because your brain doesn't through up the stop sign until after your mouth has stopped moving. Been there, cringing at having done that.
• Four Things That Define Us (6/26/19): A bag with four things we want people to know? I'd have loved that for IEP meetings.
• Roundabout Roundup: (6/21/19): I talked about our experience at the NJ Special Olympics as part of our weekly picks episode.
• Ambiguous Kid-Speak (6/19/19): Most kids say "fine" in a way that could mean anything, but when you have a kid with FASD, ambiguous speech jumps to a whole new level.
• Roundabout Roundup (6/7/19): My pick for the week is a web series about accessible architecture.
Listen in!