Sign up! for our OCM newsletter and texts. Absolutely FREE.

Autism Spectrum and Excessive Video Game Use

A study by the AAP, “Video Game Use in Boys with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, or Typical Development” seems to confirm what many parents of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) boys may already know in regards to video games.

Read more

What's Your Idea of Relaxation?

What’s Your Idea of Relaxation?

What’s Your Idea of Relaxation? Spa retreat? Yoga? Time with the family? I did some soul-searching to learn I actually prefer the simplest of life’s pleasures as my way of destressing.

Read more

Homemade Sugar-Free Dairy-Free Chocolate Recipe

Homemade Sugar-Free Dairy-Free Chocolate Recipe

Homemade Sugar-Free Dairy-Free Chocolate recipe – step by step, DIY recipe using 100% cacao unsweetened chocolate baking bars, raw honey, and raisins. I use Mill City Cacao 100% Unsweetened Chocolate baking bars, these are easily found online or at Walmart.

Read more

Aquarium Fish Care for Beginners

Aquarium Fish Care for Beginners

Aquarium Fish Care for Beginners – Tips – It’s carnival season and if your child plays carnival games, you might be holding a bag with a goldfish in it by

Read more

Role of Siblings in Autism Treatment

Role of Siblings in Autism Treatment

Role of Siblings in Autism Treatment – The greatest help in helping my ASD / Aspberger’s Syndrome child in his progress turned out to be his younger sister.

Read more

Salsa Guacamole Dip Recipe

Salsa Guacamole Dip Recipe

Salsa Guacamole Dip Recipe – easy recipe for this guacamole dip using salsa. A party favorite! My sister loves guacamole and she said this recipe for

Read more

Williams Sonoma Barware Prize Pack Contest

Williams Sonoma Barware Prize Pack Contest – Father’s Day Prize Package #2 Enter to win a HUGE Prize Package from our friends at Williams Sonoma at The Village of Rochester Hills. This Father’s Day Barware Prize Pack includes…

Read more

Play Date Etiquette for Parents

Play Date Etiquette for Parents

Modern Play Date Etiquette – Parenting Rules for Play Dates – Play date has replaced what used to be “spontaneous playtime.” Years ago, if a child wanted to

Read more