My Baby Has Fred Flintstone Stubble

My son Lucas will always be my baby. Unfortunately, someone forgot to tell his facial hair.This week, I’m talking about watching both of my kids grow up, from my 18-year-old daughter heading off to college to the startling realization that my 15-year-old nonverbal son now has Fred Flintstone stubble, incredibly hairy legs and a very teenage desire for his dad to get out of his room.I also get into why I’ve never liked assigning a “mental age” to Lucas, what his interests and communication actually look like, and why needing help with certain life skills doesn’t make him a little kid trapped inside a teenager’s body.Plus, Lucas turns on the charm for his pretty young care manager, I explain what autism appreciation means to me, and I start thinking about the much bigger question our family is approaching: What does growing up look like for Lucas?Because whether my brain is ready for it or not, my baby is growing up.It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print.Follow Us On TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Also, be sure to read the blog that started it all - Hi Blog! I'm Dad.