by Leah Irby | Sep 4, 2023 | Parenting, Parenting Autistic Kids, Singing to communicate with your kids
When we are struggling in our everyday lives, the winter darkness seems to make this magnified. I experience being a parent of an autistic child as cycling through a sort of post-traumatic stress syndrome. Except, I am still going through things that are stressful. It...
by Leah Irby | Sep 1, 2023 | Parenting
As a #parent of an #autistic child, I have 3 essentials I carry around when I’m in the house. My keys, my phone and my EMF transforming device. It doesn’t block the EMF it helps to transform them into energy that is better for you. Keys I know most people...
by Leah Irby | Aug 30, 2023 | Connecting with Trans & Nonbinary Kids, Parenting
I wish to share stories from the parents of trans and non-binary kids, and this mom who shared her story wished to remain anonymous. She shares her experience below (The child’s name has been changed for the story.) Alex is 5 years old and identifies sometimes...
by Leah Irby | Aug 21, 2023 | Connecting with Trans & Nonbinary Kids, Parenting
A prayer supporting LGBTQIA+ kids and teens I am part of an online Community of Christ church group, that asked me to write a prayer to the LGBT+ child, from the Holy Spirit. I got such lovely feedback from our group, that I wanted to also share this on my blog. If...
by Leah Irby | Aug 9, 2023 | Parenting, Parenting Autistic Kids, Singing as communication, Singing to communicate with your kids
Earworm Do you ever suddenly realize you have some phrase or part of a song that is stuck in your head, sometimes called an earworm and it is playing on auto-pilot during your day? Traditionally we have been taught to believe this is something to be annoyed by. But,...
by Leah Irby | Aug 5, 2023 | Parenting, Parenting Autistic Kids, Singing as communication, Singing to communicate with your kids, Uncategorized
Yoik of the Wind by Sofia Jannok, Sung by Leah Irby A bird knocking on my door I was sitting in my favorite recliner chair in the living room, gathering my thoughts for the day, when I heard what sounded like a knock on the front door. We have a blurred glass on half...
