Let’s be real—no one prepares you for the moment your child starts licking the window frame. Or munching on paper. Or digging in the backyard like it’s snack time at a construction site.

If you’ve been told this is just a “sensory issue” or “quirky autism behavior,” I want you to hear this loud and...

Let’s talk about the thing no one puts in the parenting books.

The thing that makes you cry while you scrub the walls at midnight.

That makes you lock the bathroom door.

That makes you wonder if this is just… how life will be now.

Poo smearing.

Not a joke.

Not “just sensory.”

And not somethin...

Let’s talk about the moment no autism parent forgets:

That sinking feeling when the school calls—again.

Your child had another meltdown.

They ran from the classroom.

They refused to eat.

They wouldn’t participate.

You’re told it’s behavioral. Maybe neurological.

But what if the real problem s...

Ten years ago, if you had told me that food could do what therapy couldn’t—I wouldn’t have believed you.

Experts told me my son would need noise-canceling headphones to get through daily life. That he’d never handle a birthday party. That his fear of hair clippers, fireworks, and other kids was jus...

By Natalie Pelto, Clinical Nutritionist & Brain Development Specialist | Blue Life Rx

Let’s be real—if your autistic child is only eating five things (and two of them are beige), melting down at dinner, or refusing anything that remotely resembles a vegetable, you’ve probably been told it’s a behav...

If your child eats only grilled cheese, fries, and chicken nuggets—and screams if a vegetable dares touch their plate—you’re not alone. And no, you’re not crazy. You’re just missing the right map.

Hi, I’m Natalie Pelto—clinical nutritionist, brain development specialist, and most importantly, a mom w...

Let’s be real—your kid isn’t a picky eater because they’re trying to make your life harder. And it’s not some cute little personality quirk either.

Picky eating is biology. It’s a red flag from the body that something deeper is going on.

I’m Natalie Pelto, clinical nutritionist, brain development ...

Let’s talk about oxalates—because somehow, these naturally occurring compounds have become public enemy #1 in autism diets.

And here’s the thing: we’ve got to stop demonizing them.

Hi, I’m Natalie Pelto, clinical nutritionist, brain development specialist, and founder of Blue Life Rx. I help autis...

Introduction: As an autism mom, you are a warrior, a protector, and an advocate. But even warriors need rest. The constant demands of caring for a child with autism can leave you feeling burnt out, stressed, and overwhelmed. If you’re reading this, it’s likely you’ve been running on empty for a whil...

Hey, lovely rebels! It's your girl, Natalie Pelto, co-founder of Blue Life Rx, and today I'm here to dish out the top-secret recipe for defeating picky eating. Are you ready to embark on this wild journey of culinary liberation? Buckle up because I'm about to spill the beans (literally) on the three...