Tuesday, July 30, 2024

My Husband Is On The Spectrum & Routines Are A Struggle

The mental load is different.
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Jul. 30, 2024
My Husband Is On The Spectrum & Routines Are A Struggle
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My Husband Is On The Spectrum & Routines Are A Struggle

"In so many ways, my husband is an incredible dad and co-parent. His patience with our kids is unbelievable. His career in education has equipped him with tools and knowledge beyond what I could even begin to learn from parenting experts. Not to mention that he is without a doubt the quintessential 'fun parent' who can elicit adorable giggles from our two girls practically on command," writes Ashley Ziegler. "When it comes to the mental load, however, much of it falls on me." But that's for a very specific reason, and today she's explaining why.

— Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor

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