Fun Activities

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Create, Cook, Talk: Pizza Waffles

Making Mealtime Fun Again     Finding solace in a chaotic dinner schedule is a familiar challenge. Imagine a pizza waffles recipe that sparks joy, not stress. Try a family cooking night, using a simple waffle maker recipe. Encourage each family member to contribute, creating memories and laughter along the way.

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Create, Cook, Talk: Lemonade Pie

When plans fall through, a quiet afternoon at home can feel long. Whip up this creamy lemonade pie recipe. This sweet summer dessert idea is the perfect chill treat for kids.

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How to Plan a Safe and Fun Summer (Part 2)

Summer breaks can feel overwhelming when travel plans change. Discover fresh staycation ideas and home activities for your family. Try a backyard picnic or local park visit for simple, safe summer fun.

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Create, Cook, Talk: Easy Chicken Nuggets

Finding Calm in Chaos: A Home Cooking Breakthrough     For busy days when takeout feels like the only option, whip up an easy chicken nuggets recipe using healthier ingredients like whole wheat flour and baked or air fryer-cooked nuggets.

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Create, Cook, Talk: Oreo Ice Cream Cake

Cooking together turns busy afternoons into sweet memories. Try this simple Oreo ice cream cake recipe to create dessert cake ideas with your kids. Perfecting those ice cream cake layers brings pure joy.

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Lifting Others: Julie Hornok

Vacationing with sensory needs is exhausting. Julie Hornok, mother autism advocate, shares how she helps her daughter success through visual schedules. Simplify your plans and stay in one spot to find peace.

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Lifting Others: Kate Swenson

Kate Swenson shares her story on the Finding Cooper’s Voice blog to support families navigating non-verbal autism challenges. Try planning a local cabin trip or park picnic to make travel easier. You belong.

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Lifting Others: Taking Care of Ourselves

Finding balance while advocating for special needs families can feel like a heavy load. Explore how taking care of yourselves through a special needs moms retreat helps you find rest and community.

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Lifting Others: Lisa Peña

Vacationing can feel like hard work when you are an autism mother. Try setting just one simple goal for the trip, like Isla family did. You are doing a wonderful job. Take time for yourself at MOCHA retreats to recharge.

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