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Autism

Six Important Things To Consider Before Traveling Abroad

May 11, 2021 By Nickida

Traveling can be one of the most fulfilling ways of spending your time. Whether it’s to experience a different culture, see the world, or just to get away from it all for a little bit, sometimes it can be hard to resist the urge to just grab your suitcase and hop on the next flight…

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Filed Under: Autism Travel, Food & Travel, Health Tagged With: Autism Travel, Travel, Travel Essentials, Travel Planning, Traveling Safe

Mama Tried (To Be Ready)

May 8, 2021 By Nickida

It’s here! It’s finally here! We’re heading into Summer, and the world is opening back up. Such an exciting time and also a little nerve-wracking. Last summer, most of us were hunkered down at home in loungewear, definitely not enjoying ourselves on the beach. Do we even remember what to pack to bring on such…

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Filed Under: Autism Travel, Family Life, Family Tips, Food & Travel Tagged With: Family Travel, Travel

Great STEM Toy That’s Perfect for Special Needs Kids

October 7, 2020 By Nickida

Having a child with special needs can be challenging at times, and even more so now during the pandemic because all his regular routines are broken. Our son has struggled so much more during all this chaos because he’s out of his regular routine. He’s on the edge, filled with lots of energy and limited…

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Filed Under: 2020 Holiday Guide, Autism, Gift Ideas, Toy Reviews Tagged With: #SweetSuiteatHome, Autism, Blockaroo, Holiday Gift Guide, Special Needs STEM Toys, Special Needs Toys, STEM Toys

Give the Gift of Hershey

January 8, 2020 By Nickida

We’re officially in the new year and the last thing you’re probably thinking about it gift giving. You may have already given some amazing gifts for the holiday season but it’s never too soon to start thinking about gifts for special occasions for this year. Birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, and other special occasions are on the…

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Filed Under: Autism Travel, Baltimore Living, Gift Ideas Tagged With: Hershey Gift Ideas, Hersheypark, Hersheypark Gift Ideas, Hersheypark Happy, Sweetest Families, Sweetest Moms

Book Your Stay at the Hershey Lodge During the Holiday Season

December 18, 2019 By Nickida

The holiday season is in full swing and the family and I took a trip to Hershey, PA to celebrate our youngest’s birthday. We love visiting Hershey during the holiday season. It’s a must for our holiday traditions because it’s always so beautiful and festive. If you’ve never been to Hershey during the holiday season…

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Filed Under: Autism Travel, Hershey Sweetest Moms, Travel Tagged With: #HersheyPA, #SweetestFamilies, #SweetestMoms, Hershey Lodge, Sweetest Families

New Changes At Hersheypark Special Needs Families Need to Know

May 30, 2019 By Nickida

Summer season has officially kicked off at Hersheypark and we are ready for the new season and all the exciting changes happening at the park. With all the changes there are quite a few things that special needs families need to know before making their trip to the park. New Characters Hersheypark got a huge…

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Filed Under: Autism Travel, Giveaways, Hershey Sweetest Moms Tagged With: Hersheypark, Sweetest Families, Sweetest Moms

Six Times Special Needs Families Should Consider Hiring a Lawyer

April 15, 2019 By Nickida

Hiring a lawyer is standard practice for when we are dealing with different things in our lives. When we think of times we may need a lawyer it can be during the roughest patches of our lives, however, they are necessary and can actually make things easier on you during your crisis. As a special…

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Filed Under: Autism Tagged With: Autism, Special Needs Attorney

Hersheypark Springtime In the Park Returns April 6

March 28, 2019 By Nickida

Although it doesn’t feel much like spring outside yet in Baltimore, it’s starting to get a little warmer every day. If you live in the area and you’re looking for some fun when the weather warms up, you’ll want to check out this post about Hersheypark Springtime In the Park. Returning April 6-7, April 13-14…

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Filed Under: Autism Travel, Baltimore Living, Hershey Sweetest Moms, Travel

Autism Friendly Theme Parks

February 11, 2019 By Nickida

Travel with special needs children can be stressful, Nickida is sharing Autism friendly theme parks so parents looking for fun options for special needs kids know the best places to visit.

Filed Under: Autism, Autism Travel, Family Tips, Travel Tagged With: Autism Friendly Theme Parks, Autism Travel, Theme Parks, Theme Parks for Families

Free Attractions and Activites to do in Philadelphia​

February 1, 2019 By Nickida

Although we are in a deep winter freeze, warmer weather is on its way, and while I’m writing this wrapped up in blankets, a sweater, with my heat running on high, I’m already planning our spring and summer activities. It’s been a while since we visited Philadelphia, so I’ve been looking for affordable ways my…

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Filed Under: Autism Travel, Travel Tagged With: Philadelphia, Philadelphia Homes, Philadelphia Real Estate

Four Tips For Planning a Trip to Dutch Wonderland With Special Needs

August 24, 2018 By Nickida

 Four Tips For Planning a Trip to Dutch Wonderland With Special Needs As a special needs mom, I can honestly say that I always get anxiety when we go out with our son. Any trip whether we’re just heading to the supermarket, a restaurant, the park, and yes even our family vacation. Once our son…

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Filed Under: Autism Travel, Baltimore Living, Travel Tagged With: #NRMTravels, Autism Travel, Baltimore Travel, Dutch Wonderland, Traveling with Autism

8 Benefits of Wooden Puzzles for Kids

August 8, 2018 By Nickida

8 Benefits of Wooden Puzzles for Kids There’s no question that wooden puzzles are a crucial learning tool that can be used for children to help enhance their development. From animal jigsaw puzzles, to puzzles featuring landscapes, space and more, you will find countless puzzle options to entertain and provide a learning opportunity for kids….

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Filed Under: Autism, Gift Ideas

Squeeze In Some Last Minute Summer Fun at Dutch Wonderland

August 8, 2018 By Nickida

Squeeze In Some Last Minute Summer Fun at Dutch Wonderland I can’t believe it’s already August and summer is winding down. We are already getting letters from the kids’ schools with supply lists and back to school events. Since we brought a house this summer our focus was all on the new house, we didn’t…

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Filed Under: Autism Travel, Family Life, Travel Tagged With: Dutch Wonderland, Dutch Wonderland Coupon Code

Healthcare Improving for Special Needs Through Expansion

October 25, 2017 By Nickida

Healthcare Improving for Special Needs Through Expansion The healthcare profession is going through a growth period at the moment. As older nurses leave the profession, a new breed of young, hungry healthcare staff is coming in. The aging baby boomers make this essential because a whole generation across America are now in their 60s and…

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Filed Under: Autism, Health

How to Use Hersheypark Accessibility Pass for an Enjoyable Trip

October 17, 2017 By Nickida

How to Use Hersheypark Accessibility Pass for an Enjoyable Trip When our middle son was diagnosed with Autism shortly after his third birthday, we knew his life and ours would never be the same. Slowly anxiety crept into our lives making it increasingly hard to do certain things, one of them was travel. Our first…

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Filed Under: Autism Travel, Baltimore Living, Hershey Sweetest Moms, Tips, Travel

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Nickida is a first-generation Trinidadian American wife and mother of four. She enjoys sharing recipes from her childhood growing up in Trinidad with her readers. Nickida has a son with Autism and shares posts around traveling with a child with special needs to help other families like her own. She loves television, movies and is a true 80's baby.

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