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New Partnership: Poppy Life Care
Posted on May 19, 2020 Leave a Comment
(Pictured: Susanna Peace Lovell) By Catherine DiFonso Newport Beach, CA, May 4, 2020: A new partnership has been developed between Poppy Life Care and SPL Life Coaching for families with special needs children. The partnership will bring both free and paid services to Poppy Life Care customers. Susanna Peace Lovell, SPL Life Coaching principal […]
Safer At Home: Reflections (thus far)
Posted on May 4, 2020 1 Comment
(Legos, ALL DAY!) We are embarking upon week 8 (!!) of safer at home / shelter in place / quarantine living. Arizona and I have had our ups and downs, mostly because change in routines and schedules are not easy for either of us. But aside from increased anxiety from time to time, we […]
My Recommendations: Books for Autism Families
Posted on April 17, 2020 Leave a Comment
(Some of my all time faves!) Well, hey y’all. I haven’t posted anything in a month because I have been HOME SCHOOLING MY CHILD (not by choice) and adjusting to yet another NEW NORMAL for us, as a family living with Autism during COVID-19 + quarantine + safer at home mandates. By the way, […]
Prime Time Sports: Inclusion Matters!
Posted on February 19, 2020 Leave a Comment
(Soccer Star!) My daughter Arizona has minimal experience participating in team athletics but expressed an interest in various sports: soccer and volleyball, to name a few. When she started middle school this past Fall, we learned of an after school program called Prime Time Sports located on campus and engaging students in myriad activities. Initially, […]
The Powder Room Show on Mom Talk Network
Posted on February 13, 2020 Leave a Comment
What a beautiful conversation w/ Mom Talk Network and The Powder Room SHOW: sharing with intention — raising a child with special needs. https://youtu.be/dO-aGS1RidM Join us for a very transparent and real conversation about my experience in raising a daughter on the spectrum: the good, the bad, the uncomfortable moments and ultimately, […]
*New Online Course* : Life Management For Special Needs Families
Posted on January 10, 2020 Leave a Comment
(My new online course is open for enrollment! Join me in my classroom!) Dearest Ones! Life Management for Special Needs Families: An Ultimate Resource Guide for Creating a Thriving Life, is now open for enrollment and will dive deep into the following topics: Class # 1: Redefine Your Plan for Meeting Your Child’s Special Needs […]
A Podcast Interview with Greatness Adjacent by Jenny Lind
Posted on December 15, 2019 Leave a Comment
(Experiencing my life reborn anew and transformed!) It was my honor to sit down with Jenny Lind, host of the hit podcast “Greatness Adjacent.” She wanted to hear my story and I was happy to share it. Before the interview, she asked if any questions were off limits – and I said, “No.” If […]
Happy New School Year!
Posted on September 10, 2019 Leave a Comment
(The first day of Middle School for my GIRL) Arizona started middle school this fall and her responsibilities have increased drastically from her days in elementary school. Because there are more things to organize and remember (read: executive functioning and recall practice in full effect), we have put together a few tools / habits […]
Big Transitions: My Top 5 Tips
Posted on May 14, 2019 2 Comments
(A Big Change) A few months ago, the adult decision was made to sell our home. Brian (former husband, confidante + co-parent) and I made this decision together. At the forefront of our decision making was: what would be best for our family, and especially for our 12 year old daughter, Arizona. Here’s a fact: […]
Autism Awareness for Jack & Jill
Posted on May 2, 2019 Leave a Comment
(Telling our story) To close out this year’s Autism Awareness Month, Arizona and I did our very first tandem presentation + interactive discussion this past Saturday for Jack & Jill families (Los Angeles Chapter). A girlfriend of mine, who is chapter chair, started talking to me over a year ago about how amazing it would […]
