The Shine
A Guide to Staying Sunny
A space for reflections inspired by family, creativity, gentle movement, and the beautifully diverse experiences of life with autism. Some entries explore the realities and joys of the autism journey, while others offer simple reminders to pause, breathe, and stay centered in daily life.
You’ll hear from parents, siblings, advocates, and caretakers as they share their stories, insights, and passions with openness and care. Our hope is that these words meet you where you are and help fill your cup, one blog post at a time.
Outlook on Fatherhood
Love and respect everyone in the world no matter how different they may be. On the surface, Father’s Day could be the day where I always get the clicker to watch my shows, the day
A Brother’s Perspective On Autism
Having my sister Ally on the autism spectrum means the world to me. I’VE LEARNED MANY VALUABLE LIFE LESSONS FROM MY SISTER. FIRST, WE’RE ALL UNIQUE AND TALENTED IN DIFFERENT WAYS. WE’RE ALL PUT ON
The Mothership
“Our life together is so special together -we have grown.” John Lennon In my journey with motherhood, I have corralled, connected & collided over and over with myself. Thinking entirely, from what my children need
Our Cozy Winter Essentials
Winter is the perfect time to settle in at home, take a breath, and rest. This winter, our family has been loving a few particular things that make us happy, and we wanted to share
Christmas List Essentials
Need ideas for your children, friends, and family? Our list of Christmas gift essentials has something for everyone! BUY ON TARGET Scented Markers Bring more fun to your art with these scented markers. BUY ON
Five Things We Can’t Live Without for Fall
Ahh, we’re finally moving into fall! With the weather getting cooler, everyone falls into their routines for the school year. I like to move quickly, and it’s hard to slow down sometimes. But with summer
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