Jennifer, you are an amazing parent, advocate and teacher to many! Having worked with differently abled children and adults I can tell you this: The skills you teach “little man” now will stay with him throughout his lifetime and he definitely feel’s your love and acceptance. He wouldn’t feel safe to be himself melting and otherwise if you hadn’t demonstrated your undying love and acceptance. You are his champion. Keep it up mama you have this !

Hi Jen. I saw your headbands on Instagram. You did a great job. I have never been very good with the floats, but yours look great!! Your Juju is just like my daughter. Her and I have been joined at the hip since her birth. It broke both our hearts when she went to university in British Columbia. We live in Ontario. Her course was only offered there, so off she went. We couldn't wait for any holiday that would bring her home. Today she is 29 and is a fine adult who is caring, generous and an amazing person. I have been told by numerous people over the years that I did such a great job in making her a fine human being. Not bragging, just so proud of her and her accomplishments. As she gets more involved in her job and young adult life, she still connects with me often and we love being together. You have so much to look forward to with your Juju. I grew up with a brother somewhere on the spectrum. So I can totally relate to life with a child who is special. My brother lives a very independent life and is doing very well. He is now 64years. The future will be bright for you and your family. Have a fabulous Labour Day weekend. ❤

I follow you because of the content of this video. You make really cool items and chat with us. You’re helping your subscribers more than you know! I thank you!!! You’re a friend to me!

I really like your shirt. I watched your video about the pin event your makes are really pretty. You and Juju have such a marvelous relationship. So glad you guys had so much fun🤗 I love your just talking. It helps you and helps a lot of us. I adore your channel 😍

I totally agree about going home after a vacation or anywhere that you really love. Every time I go on vacation, it’s always so depressing on the day I have to leave . For me, going back home is getting back to reality lol

You are doing a great job Mom! Keep up the good work and hang in there! Take it 1 day at a time and if needed one moment at a time. I learned that 9 years ago Aug2014 when I was diagnosed with Leukemia and had to try and help raise 2 boys from a hospital room. My husband was such a huge help, but I have always been the one to help with the homework, and my oldest had ADD and youngest ADHD. Both of my boys have grown into fine young men and serving their country in the Army. Oldest is active duty and previously worked full-time at Home Depot. My youngest is in the Army Reserves and working as a meat apprentice getting ready to go back to college in January. So proud of them and proud of the work you are doing with your family!

Love your videos. Hope you have a great week. You are doing great with your family & a great Mom... Thank you for being you... 🥰🥰🥰

It is always so good to see your videos and listen to what your family has been doing! I just recently found a few channels on KZfaq that keep me company (I'm a 71 year old mom, grandma & great grandma with grown, busy children). You are usually my company every morning while I'm having my coffee. I feel that you're like another of my children and were discussing what's going on Thanks Jennifer. ❤

I am still raising a 31 year old special needs child. I was 16 when I had him and we have been through the blender! He almost died 3 days after I brought him home. We then spent the next 18 years mostly living in hospitals because of his disorder. He hasn’t been hospitalized in a long time now, but he thinks and acts like a 15 year old with ADHD. He also has memory issues. I say all that to let you know you are not alone 🫂 I cried for years wondering ‘why it had to be this hard’? But you have raised an amazing young woman in JuJu. And Little Man is amazing Jen, and all this is positive proof that you and Mr. Cinnamon are making the right moves for your family. 🥰 I love the hats.

Afternoon jen love the projects especially the shawl and hat love the ear warmers. Use smaller kneedles if you knit loosely like I do. You are whatever age you want to be I'm 25 going on 63 lol don't be hard on yourself being a special needs mum is really hard work but you are doing a great job . You need some jen time. I never get bored watching and listening to you your voice is so calming

Yes being a Mom of special needs adult child is very stressful tense and upsetting but they, she, makes my world so bright and I love my daughter so much. She's severely autistic non verbal she is 30 but a 2 to 3 year old I can not imagine my life without her. Be proud you were chosen to be a mom most our kids never get what ours have.

Jenn, you're a WONDERFUL Mom! I know how hard it is to raise a special-needs child, as I raised my special-needs grandson. You are truly blessed to have such a wonderful husband who is helping you carry this heavy load. You're both loving parents doing an incredible job. Hugs to both of you.

Good Morning! My son was just like Little Man when he was younger!! Sometimes it was so hard I cried so I have definitely been there! It's not easy but definitely worth it! You guys are doing a great job!! He's an amazing little boy, and JuJu's heart is as big as yours!! You're Definitely doing something right!!

Love the makes ! I always enjoy our “chats” , feels like you are here . I have 2 grandkids that are special children and it is very hard . Love you Sweet Girl!

Omg the glow in the dark headband would look awesome in a hat like that to

You've trained her well. You are a wonderful example. Love you!

Jennifer I am always amazed at the fun you and your husband and your children have it makes me 😊

Look so good. I love your hair❤❤❤❤❤❤ Suga...........i love you..........keep talking.❤❤❤❤

I very much enjoy your videos Jennifer. When you talked about Ju Ju and how proud you are of her was very touching. I bet she already realizes that by giving or doing something for another person can be the best feeling in the world. Thank you for sharing a bit of info that might help other parents going through difficult times not feel so alone.

You are so genuine and I love you! I just love hearing your stories about family and trips.

I could listen to you talk and laugh in between for hours! You’re my favorite one

The hats are beautiful, love the colors! You are a fantastic Mom, don’t ever forget that! I saw Bentleys birthday video, you did a wonderful job, beautifully done! Loved it! Have a wonderful day! ❤🤗

Juju is like you because she learned from the best...YOU. I think I have adult ADHD myself because I can be doing housework and suddenly stop to go sit and crochet or I'll start in my kitchen, go upstairs and begin putting clothes away or cleaning my bathroom and my son is definitely ADHD. He can sit maybe 5 minutes doing something like picking up Legos and all of a sudden he's coming downstairs and heading outside when he's not in school. I also have to remind him to eat because he'll have dinner in front of him and start talking, forgetting to eat. You're doing your best and have done awesome with your nieces I'm sure and also with your children. Big hugs from Ohio and the Ellison family. Keep being you Jen and remember to never give up. 😊

Hi Jen, I love your shawl 😍 being on the outside looking in from where I stand, you are doing a fantastic job . Juju has grown into a lovely young lady and little man will continue to make you proud even though the hard times. Hugs 😘

Love listening to you, for me it’s like hanging out w/a friend just chatting abt life honestly. You are so open and real and that’s one of the reasons I subscribed too your channel. Bay, I’m a grown woman and if my mom made us eat everything she cooked, I would have starved to death, but she was the most wonderful caring mom ever. She knew I was an extremely picky eater so we’re some of my sisters, so she cooked many different dishes. Omg, every time I speak abt her, it makes me miss her even more but, she’s in a better place resting w/the Lord. Keep up the great work Jen, you have done a wonderful job raising your children and you’re still doing it so I take my hat off to you my friend for opening up your heart and letting us in.

I enjoy the conversation. I do feel like you are with me in my craft room. Please continue to talk. I wish they were longer 😂

You and Mr cinnamon are super parents.. 💕💜 you are doing a marvelous job.. it’s not easy. Your ear warmers are so cute . Make arm or ankle bands and you’ll be all set.. 😁

Good Morning! I love listening to you. Wish you could hear the conversation on this end. My daughter and talking right along with you. She is a 32 year old recently diagnosed ADHD. I recognize so many of Little Man's behavior in her as a child. Being diagnosed at her age has truly helped with our communication. Encourage your niece to get diagnosed. It does help my daughter to understand herself. ❤

Good morning. I love the shawl and the ear warmers.

Hello. I hear you. My daughter is a special education teacher and yes it is hard being a special needs child. But I think you are doing a great job of what I’ve seen from Lucas when he stars on your videos. Happy birthday to Bentley!! My birthday was Sept 4th ☺️. Your story of what Juju did made me cry!!! She is very sweet! Great job Jennifer ☺️🧶

I love all your makes. I would love to see those ear warmers in crochet; they're so cute. 😊

Making Hayes and Stitches afghan as well she is a great teach. Really enjoy your take on her patterns!

Love your content, my eldest is autistic, deaf, adhd and he is almost 21, and wanted to move out and went to group home. When you said how hard it is, I started to cry. No one understands unless you are there I was the parent that got yelled at, and it is so hard. I miss him so much, but the hardest part is when people tell me how happy we must be or how much better it must be. Today I needed to see this, bc I cried. I know this is so over sharing but your content really helped me today

Wowzers your wrap is beautiful! Those headbands are stunning and so so cute 🥰 wow what an exhausting trip - don’t blame you for needing to take it easy! Thanks for sharing so much with us lovely lady ❤

I enjoy your stories. I tend to fine myself putting my crochet downs and just listen to you sometimes lol. ❤

Jennifer I love to hear you talk about your son because I have a son that's 11 years old he's autistic he's ADHD my child is nonverbal so he has a lot of communication issues I love to hear you talk about your son because it helps to know that we're not alone a lot of the things that you say your son is going through my son is going through also so just know that I think you for sharing that part of your it helps to know you're not alone

You are a great mom! You love them and it shows💖💖💖🎶

As a mom , grandmother and great grandmother of special needs people I understand and Jen, sweetheart, you are such a great mother, aunt ad woman. You feel you need a diagnosis you go for it. Mr. C is a hard worker also but is not a physician. You love and are loved ❤

Yes I agree. My son was the same. He is 57 and seems to have managed life thank.God. It never was easy but he's okay with his life. He keeps very busy and he is a wonderful, worker.

I'm the mom of an ADHD kid, so I get it. She's now 45 and has a 6-yr-old son who is very much like she was. I am very proud of you and how you have been able to adapt to Lucas's needs. I wish more parents could be as successful as you are. Just wanted you to hear a positive voice. Also, your sweet daughter is an amazing young woman. You've been successful with both of your children, and you have every right to be proud. Texas size hugs.

Jen, I have a 19, almost 20 yr old daughter that is exactly like JuJu. Girl! We are so blessed to have daughters like this. They are a rarity for sure. My Taylor is on her 3rd semester of college. She is going to be a doctor of phycology and wants to write books on child phycology. We are kindred momma's! Love your stories of the kids. I am 60 and had Tay at 41. 44 is an awesome age to have a 18 year old. But I'm rocking 60 too! Much love, Kare

The headbands are adorable! Suggestion: instead of trying to make a smaller size, go down a needle size or 2, you'll also get a nice dense fabric.

I sure do get it Jennifer, I have a special needs son also, and I was married to an army man. He was gone all.. the.. time..I had my special needs son, two older, and 1 younger child. It was so hard. We do what we have to do. The good news is, he is now 33 years old, gainfully employed, and still lives with me and his step dad. He is the biggest help to us now. It does get better!

Yes, I understand what you’re going through. ❤️ My kids are now grown, but I’m the mom of 3 boys and the oldest is ADHD, the middle had weight problems, and the youngest was special needs with a number of issues, which included sensory and OCD. I’ve been at Disney with them and have been stared at and judged by others. Sometimes people would comment, but I know these days people are much worse about making their opinions known than they were back then. Hang in there. It does get better. You are doing an awesome job and you’re raising kind, loving, compassionate kids. ❤️❤️❤️

Good morning Jen! Love the head warmers! Such cool designs. And your shawl...simply gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your life and being vulnerable. I love you're "realness." You are amazing in every sense of the word.

Love your top! Also, thank you for your vulnerability in discussing raising a Special Needs child. You have given so much encouragement & understanding to those going through this very situation.❤

Love you and your channel- you are so real and YES! You ARE talking to me!🤗❤️ Love your projects and those Halloween ear warmers are SO SO SO sick! Saw Bentley's bday reel! It was cool! 🤗🙏❤️

Your hat is awesome with your hair color! Beautiful! 💖💖💖

I raised my godson from the time he was 5 months old until he was almost 13 and I TOTALLY understand what you go through with Lucas. My godson was diagnosed at age 3 as ADHD but as he got older I knew there was something else going on. When he was 12 he was finally diagnosed as being on the Spectrum as well. Special needs childrens brains are wired differently, from conception, they dont respond to typical, regular child rearing and only people who have 'lived' that life can understand what that child and those parents are going through!! I admire ANY PARENT or caregiver who is raising a special needs child! Smile! You are doing the very best you can under the circumstances. Love ya, Girl!!❤

I have a friend in Pooler, GA, she moved from TN to there so she could be within driving time of Tybee. Love the ear warmers, the pumkins would be cute with the faces done in glow in the dark yarn. You talk about it to help you cope too, mom's need to vent occasionally too. Jen I am not an MD but I have several family members who live with hyperactive disorders and some with different degrees of autism and I would have to agree you so many, many characteristics of hyperactivity disorder, but you appear to function well. Love you Jen, God bless, be safe and saty well.♥

Good Morning. I love your shirt and your projects

She's an awesome young woman, you done good mom. I'm glad you all had fun.

Hi Jennifer cute headbands and pretty shawl Kaye x

You. Are. Amazing. You've definitely opened my eyes even more to the meltdowns that I've seen. I have a nephew who has autism and I see how AmAzInG he was raised. You will be sainted! Thx for being so vulnerable and transparent with us. You are helping people, Jen! I'm not on any social media but YT, sorry. 💜 😊👍🧶

Hi Jennifer glad you are back I was listening to you about little man I have a granddaughter who is like little man and I understand but I do like to call them children you take care keep the videos coming love you all xxxxxfrom Norfolk in England xx

Your shawl is gorgeous! I'm so glad you had a great time at Disney World! You are a great mom!

Love watching your vids and just chat time with you! 🎉

I do understand what you are talking about. I grew up with a brother who is hyper attention disorder. My last child has autism lower spectrum now. I am grandparent. My grandson does have a meltdown. So, you see, I do understand what you are going through. I work in retail stores😊. I do see a lot of children having a meltdown, I just give the parent a smile, and sometimes that gets parents to smile back at me. You're doing great, job! Keep up the good work 😊

My 18 year old daughter is similar to Juju. I'm so glad you and your daughter are close. I have 3 boys and some days are so hard. I have two kids with sensory issues. Two that are on the spectrum (one was tested).

You and Mr C are amazing parents! I absolutely see myself in your stories. My own little man is now 28 and a father to 4. He still has his moments, but I am so very proud of him and his older brother and younger sister. Just keep breathing friend, it does work!

Cool conversation, thank you for sharing.

I have had and still have special needs kids and grandchildren, love listening to you. It's nice to know someone really understands our life . Lots of live ❤😊

You're doing a great job looking cinnamon I have an autistic nephew he is a work in progress keep on smiling and laughing and having fun

It’s all beautiful!!!

I love your ear warmers. Soo cute.

Hope you’re having a wonderful day❤

Man, I feel you Jen. My oldest is ADHD, and he has sensory issues too. He's 31 now, but the hell I went through with him was real. But I raised him to adulthood and he's a good man. I am gonna be 52 on saturday. Lol.

I understand totally. Both my sons have ADHD. It's very difficult especially when one is gifted and talented and one has language based learning disability.

This video actually did feel like we were just sitting chatting and lots of stuff helped today. My eldest is autistic as well as adhd and others, and I suspect I am but getting adult diagnosis is a nightmare here. But I'm also a respite carer for a highly autistic little boy, just to give his mum some down time. He is the sweetest little boy but does have his moments and I've also had judgey mums shooting me evils. Most of the time I can brush is off because I'm focused on getting little man out of his melt down, Friday he was having one and there was a mum of a small child who said at the top of her voice "God I hope my kid doesn't grow up like that". Now I heard this, and got rather upset, still trying to calm little dude, then another lady, said to 1st woman to basically shut up because a) little man was obviously autistic and therefore b) this mum (I mean I'm not but never mind) was doing her best. Lovely lady chatted to me for a bit.

I have two ADHD boys and I know exactly what you are going through. He acts up with you because he is trying so hard to keep the lid on that when he gets to you he lets it all out. You are the one person who will love him unconditionally. Hang in there. My boys are grown and they are wonderful human beings. Also try HAMLET (hungry, angry, meds, lonely, excited or tired). These are the triggers and he can tell you which one(s) he’s feeling. It worked wonderfully with my boys. We avoided complete meltdowns because they could tell me what’s coming. 👍

What a beautiful shawl

I love these videos because it does seem like we r sitting here conversations. Thank Jen I really enjoy all your videos it feels like I've known u and your family for years. Love ya ❤and God Bless u and your family and Juju and little man has really grown so fast man I remember Little man was little when I first subscribed to u I think about 6 years ago or more can't quite remember.

My daughter is 21 and they are just now getting her diagnosis including possible Autism. It has been a long road. We are raising our 4 year old grandson. We were told by CPS that we had to go through all the court stuff, guardianship and such and very soon adoption. He has a lot going on that I am trying to deal with. It is hard when you are a 2 person team but only 1 person steps up on the medical side. Anyways, before I cry to happy stuff! Back in May my 21 year old daughter, myself, and my 4 year old grandson went to Disneyland in Anaheim to celebrate birthday's and Mother's Day. My daughter bought the tickets and paid our hotel room so we could go down the night before. She bought my ticket as my Mother's Day and my grandson was a gift from his auntie-my 21 year old daughter, for his 4th birthday and her 21st birthday! We got there just as the park was opening and stayed until closing and then I drove us home over 2 hours! Got my first pins to start my collection of my favorite movie, Beauty and the Beast. Next up, Knott's Berry Farm!

Love your earwarmers. Since doing Jada Institches Calendar Afghan, I now have the courage to try Made By Anita's Christmas Eve Wishes Afghan, a free pattern. She has tutorials, patterns, and charts. Don't be hard on yourself when it comes to parenting. You are great.

Good morning!!! ♥

Hint for the color work head warmers: go up a size or two in your needles, then go back down when you are done with the color work. Also, wool yarn will stretch a little better than acrylic.

Totally understand about little man, have one of my own who turned 37 today. By talking about it helps ourselves and informs other. You are doing a great job.

Maybe one of the dogs could wear the warmers as neck warmers, as long as they wouldn’t chew on it. I read somewhere that when kids fall apart when they come home from school it means that they are in their safe place and you are their safe person. They know you will love them no matter what happens.

I love your pink hair. I think it looks very cute on you not just saying it and I think you are a very very great mom erased her right little man too. Can’t forget him but I like your pink hair.

Amazing work with the headbands can't knit thu a crochet

I enjoyed this video and hearing your story.

Yes it is a conversation! Ally of listening and sending hugs your way! My so is 49 and they did not know how to handle him in school! Still now he looks normal but still has issues. I have watched him get hurt so many times in relationships with girls. He right now is in a relationship with a woman who is 5years older than he is. She is ADHD also so maybe this will work! Lord knows how many prayers I have said for him. You know! They do strike out at you because you are their shield! Love you stay strong! Sincerely Janey from NC

Good morning🤗 I just want to tell you how cute your hair looks! Love the color and the style. Your makes this week are remarkable considering the especially considering how hectic things were. 😍

Happy 1st Birthday Bentley. Halloween headbands are cute. I watched the blog on Lilo n stitch. You and Juju both have some nice pins. It's awesome how you and Juju have a great relationship. You are incredibly lucky to have such a daughter who also is a friend. Yes, your relationship with Lucas is different and more difficult, it's alway difficult when having a child that is considered different, what ever the reason. I'm sure you have days that you feel like you failed, or that the struggle is just more than you can handle. I get it, in more ways than one. You are doing everything you can do. You are diligent with all you do for him. His school, his doctors, even his home life. You make sure he has what he needs no matter what it costs or what kind of toll it takes on you. You, just like the dad you tapped on the shoulder, are doing a good job, you got this. The fact that you talk about it not only helps others but it is also helping you. That pent up pressure, stress, sadness, hopelessness, when you get to talk about it, it helps to release some of the build up. I know I don't mind you venting or talking about it. I listen, I hear, and I feel. Breath, breath, breath. Hugs.

Like the earwarmers. ❤

You are fantastic Please can you do a video on doing your shawl. I love the look and it is what I have been looking for.

Even if I'm very careful and catch all the floats and try to make them loose, it's still too tight. I've decided that next time I do stranded knitting, I'm going to go up a half size for the stranded rows and back down for the solids. Crossing my 🤞 fingers that it works.

Loved the Bentley show

Jennifer I have learned so much from you. My granddaughter has been diagnosed with moderate ADHD and I’ve been helping my sons raise he for 4 Years . She also has been diagnosed with PTSD from her mother and her younger brother was diagnosed with autism stage 1. I’m the only one she attacks but I understand and try to talk to her. She’s 7. The middle girl and baby boy seem to be ok. If it wasn’t for you I’m be bald. I’m 72 and learning at your hand, so to heck with the nay dryers take care of yours your way.

I also had a son like Little man. Spanking just made the behavior and melt down WORSE 10 fold! I totally feel your pain.

Being a mom of a special needs child is not and I mean is NOT for the weak. My daughter is going to be 22 and she still has moments where she needs me to hold her, she’s had meltdowns at work and in over stimulated/over crowded situations. It was worse when she was younger and she’s gotten better with age but it’s still interesting. So you’re doing your best with him and he’s amazing. I love the headbands you’ve made this week they are so super cute and I’m willing to try them in knit

Heading out to hobby lobby today to pick up some of the mandala string 😎🫶

Having a 29 yr old that's on the very very low end of the spectrum and not knowing till he was 17, its important to get tested. We were told he was ADHD and ODD. It wasn't till our now 17 yr old got his DX that all of us, even him, questioned his own DX. So he asked his therapist to have him re tested. So when our daughter at 4 started showing those ADHD signs, I never bothered having her officially tested because we would have to go an hour from where we live and at the time that didn't work. My doc told my mom when I was 5 I was 'hyper active', which we know now that's ADHD. While our boys thrive in structure, our daughter thrives in chaos, which makes living in the same house really difficult.

The shawl is GORGEOUS! Amazing work.🧶

My daughter was just like little man. People do not understand that she could put her finger in a candle and does not feel it. She is 33 now. She has learned how to control it. You are doing a great job. Don't let anyone tell you different.I remember how it was and praying for you and your family.

I just have to tell you how much I am learning from you about little man's issues. My husband thought he was a bad child when he was/is ADHD. All you tell us has been great for me to understand what my husband has been through and is still going through. Thank you just doesn't say enough.

Wow I live about 15 minutes from Pooler, Georgia

Hi. Relatively new viewer. Heard about you through Jayda's channel and been watching ever since. I enjoy hearing about your experiences and I'm there with you on the wanting to be diagnosed. Unfortunately, my GP's not on the same page. Hope your days have sunshine in them somewhere!

I don't mind the pumpkin face stretching out. It looks like a bat when it stretches. The head bans are all cute, too bad I can't knit. :)

My Mum has strict guide lines for her food and clothing. She will starve herself if there is nothing she likes. She was in the hospital for three weeks and lost 50 pounds because they didn’t give her what she liked. Is she was in a senior home she would die quickly. It is so hard to see it in family members . I truly get how you feel with your son. I am my Mum’s caregiver and there are a lot of “ those days” where nothing you can do seems to help. You are doing a fantastic job. He is brilliant and can be in school which in itself is a success. Wish more people were like you! I have watched your show but don’t comment often but yesterday was one of those days with my Dad. I was the one that had the melt down because he was being so selfish. I am my Dad’s caregiver as well. So I totally get your son’s perspective and yours. I really hope you have a great day!