The Birthday That Unraveled Everything
A nurse and mom's raw story about the birthday that shattered everything - how healthcare training failed to prepare her to recognize her own child's sensory overload and dysregulation
Christie is a neurodivergent mom, home care + hospice nurse, and founder of Stims + Smiles, writer of Behind the Stims. She shares the real, unfiltered truth about supporting neurodivergent kids—no toxic positivity, just practical wisdom and authentic connection.
Why I Won't Call Us "Neurospicy"
Why I Won't Call Us "Neurospicy": The Hidden Dangers of Cute Neurodivergent Language
Stop using "neurospicy" and other cute terms for neurodivergence. Learn why proper language saves lives and prevents long-term mental health crises in neurodivergent children.
About the Author: Christie is a neurodivergent mom, nurse, and advocate for evidence-based neurodivergent support. She shares real talk about neurodivergent parenting without the fluff.
Surviving the Red, White & Boom
Between heat waves, sensory overwhelm, and the weight of day-to-day demands, this holiday weekend isn't always fireworks and funnel cake. Here's a neurodivergent mom’s take on staying cool—emotionally and literally—while parenting with intention, advocacy, and grace (sort of).