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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Autism? "Ready, Set, Jump!" Video: S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom's (April) 2013' Online Mommy & Me Time-Out Video

Hello S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom's !

Welcome Back & Thanks for joining me for April's Autism Awareness Mommy & Me Time-Out Video. I didn't intend on having a video this month because we are very involved in autism events the month of April. But, I had to after finding this very cool place for kids,teens, and even adults who LOVE to jump like our Dustin. It is very loud so if your autistic son/daughter are sensitive to loud music;I wouldn't advise you to bring them here just yet. I say that because Dustin when he was much younger couldn't handle a place like this without having a melt-down for sure. So please keep this in mind. It is on the other hand a wonderful place to come and engage in socializing with others, among other things. I hope to see some of you here for this months Mommy & Me Mommy Time-Out. Please got to www.awaythroughautism.com to find out when and what time we'll be there. Aren't you ready for some Jumping Fun?!
Until Then.....BIG HUGS & Take Care.
S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom

                                                                                  
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"Autism & Another Self Hand Biting Alternative Video" :S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom's (MARCH) 2013' Online Mommy Time-Out Video: The Tucker Cow Alternative

Hello S.M.A.A.R.T.Moms!

Thanks for coming back to watch this months video. Last October I talked to you about "The Tucker Cow Count-Down". Although this seem to help with Dustin from biting his hand; well I found an even better and more successful way to alter that behavior. I hope this will help you like it has us.

I know I said I wasn't going to have a video for my April Time-Out, but it is "AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH" in April; so please stay tune for my April's Online Mommy Time-Out Video. You don't want to miss it!
Until next time...BIG HUGS & Take Care!
S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom

                                                                                       
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Friday, March 15, 2013

Gathering @ Cracker Barrel Pictures in Clermont :S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom Shares Pictures from her Mommy Time-Out for March 2013'


      Wow! What a Wonderful Mommy Time-Out :) It's always so nice to meet other moms out there walking in my shoes. I was so very happy to see Kandi again of "We Speak For Them" of Clermont.
She has been very supportive of S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom AND because she attended (3) of my Monthly Mommy Time-Outs she was given her "FREE" S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom shirt at todays gathering at the Clermont Cracker Barrel. Way to go Kandi!
        I also want to Thank my long time friend Dawn for supporting my videos and time-outs since I decided to create S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom (STRONG MOTHERS ALTERING AUTISM'S REALITY TOGETHER). She isn't living with autism, but has known my son since he was very small and well; she's been there when ever I needed her. Thanks again Dawn.
        It's days like today that I remind myself the reason I started S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom almost three years ago now (omg) yes, it's been that long already ;) I've found I have many followers in other states and even countries and I'm so grateful to have become a part of their lives; however, I am
so Thankful to come to  one of  my Mommy Time-Outs to be greeted by NEW Moms I've not had the opportunity to meet in person before and that is Always such a treat for me :) It was so nice to welcome my S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom : Rosmarie . She is the Founder of "Casa De Felicidad" her wonderful web site is: http://www.casadefelicidad.org/  , S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom : Ana. She is a mom I actually came across via email about a year ago. I've been unable to meet her until today & it was so worth the wait. What a sweetie she is :) , S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom : Dawn. She is the owner of "Autism Gear" her really cool web site is: http://www.autismgear.com/ . By the way, before even meeting Dawn, I had already been a customer at her site numerous times (small world); love her site and so glad I got to meet her. Lastly, S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom : Linda. Kandi introduced her to me, but unfortunately, we didn't have too many moments to talk (it was a bit loud in Cracker Barrel), I hope to get the chance tomorrow at another event we were both invited to.
All in all, this was indeed a Fabulous Day for all of us I hope. So for those moms out there who would like to come to a Monthly Mommy Time-Out please keep up with my updated posts and please RSVP so I know who to look for. I was told today there was a concern if I would be found in Cracker Barrel; I just simply stated with a hat like mine....I don't think you'll miss me in a crowd (LOL) . I wear it to all of my Time-Outs  & Events so don't worry, you'll see me:) So Until Next Time, I hope you'll join me at the next gathering and remember, if you have a time-out place to suggest....please email it to me....I'll come to you :) BIG HUGS!





   Last Photo has ALL of  this Month's Mommy Time-Out S.M.A.A.R.T.Moms
  (Kandi, Dawn, S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom Angela, Rosmarie, Ana, Dawn F,& Linda)

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

"Autism, Laundry, & Folding Clothes Video": S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom's (FEB.) 2013 Online Mommy Time-Out

"Wash, Dry, & Fold......Everyday Life Skills

S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom
(Strong Mothers Altering Autism's Reality Together)
"Mothers Coming Together To Think Outside The Box Of Autism Behaviors"

In this month's Mommy Time-Out video I talk & show you one of the things I do my teenage son who has autism; how to help my son become independant by teaching him helpful every day lifeskills. I hope this will help others out there that are living in this roller coaster ride called Autism. I do have a Mommy Time-Out coming up this month if you can join me and other S.M.A.A.R.T.Moms as  well.
Look to the right of this site for more information. If you can't make this month's Mommy Time-Out please be sure to visit me again for next months online Mommy Time-Out :)
Until next month....
BIG HUGS from S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom & Take Care :)

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Monday, February 11, 2013

"Autism. Reflection of Moments Video" :Happy Valentines Day from S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom!

 "YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY BABY" & " YOU NEVER STOP AMAZING US"

S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom (Strong Mothers Altering Autism's Reality Together)


Hello S.M.A.A.R.T.Moms!
        I wanted to share with all of you something from my heart. I thought it suitable considering we are in the month of February and we LOVE Valentines Day:)
In this video I  Reflect back on how creative our son  Dustin is. He is now 16yrs. old.Hard to believe.
I hope you will  be intrigued, captivated, and hopefully touched as well as Inspired after you watching this.
Life with Autism is a never ending roller coaster; but after watching this short video; life with autism will hopefully  be full of something more  than heartbreak.
Stay tuned for Fenruary's Online Mommy Time-Out which will be coming soon.
Until Then, BIG HUGS!


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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

"Warning! Things to hide from Autism >Video" :S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom's (Jan) 2013 Online Mommy Time-Out: "If I Knew Then What I Know Now"

S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom
(STRONG MOTHERS ALTERING AUTISM'S REALITY TOGETHER)

This month I'm talking about "If I knew then what I know now".
Rather than  my typical videos regarding altering autism's behavior, this time I'm adding a bit of a  twist ;) Every Mom with a child, teen, or adult with autism has one of those days, and  S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom is certainly no different ;) S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom encourages moms like her to Really Try and React in a "Positive" way, rather than Stepping back and saying "O.M.G!" Regardless of what unexpected events take place ;) Until next Month... Take Care & BIG HUGS from S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom ;)


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