In todays episode we talk to Brenda & Ray. We chat about their parenting journey, picking battles & how asking question is so important, especially amongst family.  If you enjoyed today episode or any really, please leave a review  Please email us [email protected] if you'd like  to submit a topic idea or share your story you can follow us on Instagram  @misfitsofmotherhood Or like our facbook page  Misfits of motherhood Podcast 

In this weeks episode we discuss some services we're familiar with that may be available to you if you live in California. If you have any topic ideas or would like to collaborate please email us at [email protected] You can also follow us on instagram @misfitsofmotherhood like us on facebook "Misfits of motherhood podcast'

In our first "minisode"  We discuss the R word and talk about if the term special needs is the 'new' r word.  (A 'minisode' is like a regular episode just shorter)  If you have any topics ideas or would like to send us a message;  email us at [email protected] check out our Instagram @misfitsofmotherhood & Fb page Misfits Of Motherhood Podcast

This week we share our thoughts on the news about Youtube family The Stauffers and their decision to 'rehome' their adopted, autistic son Huxley. If you would like to email us with any topic ideas our email is [email protected] you can check out or instagram @misfitsofmotherhood give us a like on our Fb page Misfits of motherhood podcast

This week we discuss the idea that 'Awareness is no longer needed because everyone knows what Autism is." Yes, people really think that.  While acceptance is the goal, awareness still is needed.  You can email us at [email protected]  follow us on instagram @misfitsofmotherhood   

Losing yourself in motherhood can feel like youve lost  your sense of identity or pushing back big goals you set in place before motherhood. We discuss what the phrase "losing yourself in motherhood" means to us and the importance of making time for yourself.  If you have any topic  ideas you can always email us at [email protected]  Follow us on instagram @misfitsofmotherhood  or give us a like on FB 

In this weeks episode, we talk about Anxiety. How it affects us and some tips to cope with it.  You can find us on Instagram @misfitsofmotherhood  Facebook and you can always email us at [email protected]

This episode is prerecorded. We talk about what was going on at the time and how Veronica daughter was exposed to  COVID-19 before schools shut down and the testing process.  Have you ever heard " They dont look autistic" " Oh like rainman" " what is their special interest"  Well we talk about those unhelpful, annoying and usually ignorant comments we tend to hear about our children. If you have any topic ideas please email us at   [email protected]  You can find us on...

It is ok to grieve what you thought your pregnancy and parenting journey would be like and isn't.  It does not mean we don't love our children. As parents of special needs children there is a unique type of grief we experience.  Its a rollercoaster of emotions for years to come. 

We talk about adjusting to our new normal, which hard for everyone but especially when your children thrive in a routine.  As parents of kids on he spectrum we have to "pick our battles'  during this uncertain time. 

Motherhood is hard, we dont need the added bullying from other moms about our parenting choices. 

We discuss our thoughts on how characters in television and in movies are portrayed.  

We discuss our individual journeys on the process of learning about Autism, identifying it in our children  & them recieving an Autism spectrum disorder diagnoses

"Hi, Im Veronica &  Im Natalie and you are listening to Misfits of Motherhood Podcast" This episode we introduce ourselves and discuss what brought us to launching our podcast.