Real Life Moms by Laura Hurd

Through the years I have seen the impact certain supplements have had on our son's behavior. Our mindset is not "fixing" his autism, but supporting his nutritional gaps. I have done extensive research on the subject of gut health and brain support. The supplements I share about in this episode can be found at the links below: Plexus brand...Biocleanse, Xfactor Kids, Probio5 can be found here: mysite.plexusworldwide.com/reallifemoms/home Nordic Naturals brand... ProEFA 3-6-9, ProEPA can be found here: https://getiqed.com/collections/nordic-naturals-professional Thank you to all of our supporters and listeners! Follow us on Facebook, IG, and TikTok @milesautismhomeschool for more tips and resources!

Hey friends! Thank you so much for listening to our podcast about all things homeschool! In today's episode, I get to tell you about how homeschooling has helped our autistic child become social and the tools we used to get him to where he is today! Our supplement shop link: mysite.plexusworldwide.com/reallifemoms Follow us on IG, TickTok, Facebook, and Linkedin! #homeschool #autism

This episode is a DOUBLE TAKE...which means you will get a 2 in 1 podcast starting with AUTISM: WHY WE CHOSE HOMESCHOOLING then rounding out the almost full hour of tips and encouragement next is RECOGNIZING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN YOUR HOMESCHOOL. THANK YOU to all of our supporters! If you would like to use our supplement shop to support this podcast and everything else tied to our homeschool journey, click HERE: mysite.plexusworldwide.com/reallifemoms Follow us on Facebook, IG, and TikTock at: @milesautismhomeschool

Have you ever heard of "strewing"? Until recently, I never knew that what I had already implemented in our homeschool home actually had a name! I was greatly encouraged because I felt like now that I have a name for what we do, I can share more clearly with friends and other homeschool moms! In this episode I give you the definition and I give you examples of what stewing looks like in our homeschool and offer a way for you to implement it in your own homeschool. Thank you to our supporters and for listening!  Here are ways you can support our homeschool family: Supplements (for your child and YOU!): mysite.plexusworldwide.com/reallifemoms  Follow us on Social Media: IG, TikTok, Facebook: Search for:  @milesautismhomeschool Or support us directly through the Anchor app and subscribe to our podcast!

Are you anxious? Has the past 2 years really overwhelmed you to where you feel as though you have zero emotional capacity? Friend, you are NOT alone! Today I share what scripture and practices have helped me with overcoming these emotions. If you are looking for gut health or overall wellness support for you or your child, check out our link to the ones that we have found to be the BEST! mysite.plexusworldwide.com/reallifemoms

In this episode I share why we chose to change our son's Occupational Therapist TWICE and then God sent us to Mrs. Miller! I share tips for parents to help recognize what might be prompting you to do the same. Please consider subscribing to our podcast to help support future episodes! https://anchor.fm/milesautismhomeschool/subscribe

In today’s episode I share a recent story as an example what decompressing from overstimulation looks likes. Maybe your child needs tools to help them relax after they’ve had a stressful day or are experiencing extra anxiety from being lovingly stretched outside of their comfort zone. I give you tips to help your child through these moments! Our IG: @milesautismhomeschool Our Autism Moms Facebook Support Group: CLICK HERE #autism #tips #support #homeschool #unschool #sensoryplay #anxiety #apraxia #specialneeds #faith --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

Whether you are brand new to the autism world or are ready to start helping your child cope with the world around them, you have come to the right place! In this episode, I share one very specific example of what lovingly stretching your child outside of their comfort zone looks like. Also, I offer our friends a new online space for connecting, encouragement, and more tips for helping your child with autism. Autism Moms Support Group (Private Facebook Group): CLICK HERE Real Life Moms Instagram Account (@milesautismhomeschool): CLICK HERE #autism #specialneeds #motherhood #caregiver #homeschool #supportgroup #tips #help --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

Do you have something you are praying about? Maybe God has put you in a trial or valley to learn more about Him and yourself! Listen today as I share a quick story and how God has taught me how to understand that we are being sanctified each and every day! Follow us on IG! https://www.instagram.com/reallifemoms01 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

Are you looking for practical ways to give your immune system a boost? Tune in today and find out a few simple ways you can adjust what you are doing and springboard your health with these easy preventative care measures! Follow Me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reallifemoms01 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reallifemomsbylaurahurd/ Website: https://reallifemomsblog.wordpress.com/ SHOP SUPPLEMENTS: mysite.plexusworldwide.com/reallifemoms #immunesystem #healthyliving #supplements #healty #natural #naturalliving --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

Have you heard? So much research points out the importance of gut health. Gut health is connected to our entire body- especially our brain! 70% of our serotonin (happy chemicals) are in our gut! The largest portion of our immune system is in our gut as well! Our gut microbiome is the easiest way to find balance and heal many issues that concern people today. When you balance your gut health, your hormones are balanced and you will feel better! Listen to find out how Plexus is changing lives! Enroll here --> mysite.plexusworldwide.com/reallifemoms Find out more & follow our journey--> Instagram, Facebook, Real Life Moms by Laura Hurd BLOG --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

Are you on the fence about getting an autism diagnosis for your child? Perhaps all the criteria lines up, but you are having apprehensions about getting the final word from a professional. There is no need to be afraid. Getting a diagnosis for your child will open so many doors for them now and in the future. Listen to this real life story and decide for yourself! Follow Us On Social Media: https://reallifemomsblog.wordpress.com/ https://mobile.twitter.com/MomsRealLife https://www.instagram.com/reallifemoms01 https://www.pinterest.com/reallifemoms https://www.facebook.com/reallifemomsbylaurahurd/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

It's no big secret that children learn more about what we do through our actions than what we tell them to do- with our actions not aligning with our words. Here I share scripture and a story about the best dream you can have for your child. Will you choose to live it out or give into worldly pressures that draw you away from God rather than toward Him and His ways? #faith #autism #action #God #Jesus #scripture www.reallifemoms.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/reallifemomsbylaurahurd https://twitter.com/MomsRealLife --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

Join us today as I talk about tips and ways that I have been able to teach my five year old son with autism life skills. I hope you are encouraged and be sure to share! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reallifemomsbylaurahurd/ #autism #specialneeds #autismawareness #homeschool #caregiving --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

Today I share some resources for parents of children with autism, apraxia, and/or sensory processing disorder. Our son has greatly benefited from these supplements and the research has already been done! Please see links for more information. #autism #specialneeds #apraxia #sensoryprocessingdisorder #homeschool #parenting #mothood #caregiving --->New York Times article on gut health: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/28/health/microbiome-brain-behavior-dementia.html?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur&fbclid=IwAR2bRl7_fHizogBAeOPJO3FyQVbAFLe5FzXjWZQ8x_2a-yysc6sTXQ0WWdQ -->Pursuit of Research link to omega 3's: https://pursuitofresearch.org/2017/11/29/the-importance-of-omega-6-2/ Supplement Links: -->doTERRA IQ Mega Liquid Fish Oil: https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/iq-mega -->Garden of Life Probiotic for children: https://www.target.com/p/garden-of-life-kid-s-probiotics-daily-care-chewables-berry-cherry-30ct/-/A-75002891 -->Carlson Kid's Fish Oil: https://www.swansonvitamins.com/carlson-kids-very-finest-fish-oil-lemon-6-7-oz-200-ml-liquid The ARC main link (be sure to look for your local chapter!): https://www.thearc.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

Today I'm talking about caregiving and autism. What does that look like in our world?  #autism #autismawareness #specialneedsparenting #specialneeds #homeschool #faith --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

Are you the parent to a child with autism? Have you ever wondered or even read that scripting is harmful? Join me today as I share about what scripting is and how it helps your child to communicate. #specialneeds #specialneedsparenting #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autism #parenting #parentingadvice --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

My five year old son with autism brushed his teeth for the very first time yesterday! Today I share and catch you up with what has been going on in our world! From sensory bins, a special needs room at our church, and two supplements that have been a huge blessing! I hope you are blessed! Link to products: -->Kids probiotic: https://www.target.com/p/garden-of-life-kid-s-probiotics-daily-care-chewables---berry---cherry---30ct/-/A-75002891 -->IQ Mega from doTERRA: https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/iq-mega --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

Today I am talking about what coping skills look like in children with autism. I share some specific examples based on our son's ability to cope with new environments and what he does when he is overwhelmed by anxiety. Oftentimes these coping behaviors look strange to outsiders, but the reality is that these kids have to develop techniques to help them cope with the world around them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

In this episode I share how our son with autism has finally came out of his regression period! Also, I share about our family's past week and offer some encouragement for moments of crisis. www.reallifemoms.wordpress.com Find us on Facebook at: Real Life Moms by Laura Hurd, Sensational Bins Find us on Instagram: reallifemoms01 Find us on Twitter: MomsRealLife --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

In today's episode I talk about the difficulty autism families often have during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sometimes they are not able to leave their homes because their child with autism just cannot cope. I offer suggestions on how to support these families during this time. www.reallifemomsblog.wordpress.com Find us on Facebook: Real Life Moms by Laura Hurd Instagram: @reallifemoms01 Twitter: @MomsRealLife #specialneeds #autism #autismawareness #Christmas #Thanksgiving #Holidays #Holiday #mom #parenting #faith --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

In today's episode I am talking about how our family's "normal" way of doing things evolved into a new "normal" after our son's diagnosis. Our older, 'typical' son has had to adjust as well. Sometimes we have to split our time as a family, but we have learned how to adjust. www.reallifemomsblog.wordpress.com Look for Real Life Moms by Laura Hurd on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest! #autism #autismawareness #family #specialneeds #faith #God --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

Being brave means you do it even though you are scared. God is with you! If He is calling you to something, trust Him and take that step of faith. If you fail, you can simply count that on your spiritual resume as a lesson learned! www.wordpress.reallifemomsblog.com www.etsy.com/shop/SensationalBins --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

Does your child with autism experience regression phases that are hard to understand? I have been able to better help myself and my child by understanding these periods of time when hope seems so far away. #specialneeds #moms #kids #momlife #autism #sensoryprocessingidisorder www.reallifemomsblog.wordpress.com www.twitter.com/MomsRealLife www.instagram.com/reallifemoms01 www.facebook.com/reallifemomsbylaurahurd www.etsy.com/shop/SensationalBins --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

In this episode you will hear from my husband as we discuss his perspective of our journey with autism and what is was like becoming a special needs family. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

Listen to be encouraged through God's word why we suffer in this lifetime. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

What is a ministry that almost anyone can do? What is a ministry that takes just a few minutes of your time? What is a ministry that is FREE? What is a ministry that God has already opened the door to- you just have to be willing to walk through it? #ministry #faith #specialneeds #autism #austismawareness #specialneedsparenting #podcast #listen --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

In this episode we will be talking to homeschool mom of 24 years, Jenny Phillips about putting homeschool into perspective, things she would have done differently if she had a do-over, and lots of encouragement for those that are considering homeschooling or are already on the journey! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

Your reality is not your neighbor's reality (or that person on social media). We should strive to be kind online and remember that we are all uniquely created by God and my life does look different than yours and the is a reason to celebrate! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

In this episode we will be talking to homeschool mom of 24 years, Jenny Phillips about the fears she overcame to homeschool, the reason she decided to homeschool, and lots of encouragement for those that are considering homeschooling or are already on the journey! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

Does God care about your dreams, desires, longings, or goals? Listen as I share scripture that God has used to encourage me with these thoughts. I hope they will be a blessing to you! #God #goals #Jesus #desires #scripture #reallifemoms #moms #caregiver #autism #stayathomemom #homeschool #preteenmama #podcast #listen #encouragement --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

I share some thoughts and scripture on how we can fully trust God. He is who He says He is! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

A follow up from last week's post and details about a book GIVEAWAY! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

I'm talking about a recent transition that I am having a hard time finding the courage to face. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

What causes grief? What are some ways to handle grief? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

An excerpt from my blog post --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

Homeschooling is a very personal decision. Hear moms share their "why" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

My first (brief) podcast! ❤️ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/real-life-moms-by-laura-hurd/support

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