Melissa Arceneaux
Melissa Koran Arceneaux came to Atlanta, Georgia in 1995 from Florida where she was a graduate of the University of Florida. Melissa moved to Atlanta to work for a series of record labels and spent several exciting years working in the music industry before transitioning to higher education in 2003. Melissa works full-time at Georgia Tech and is an older mother (at age 47!) to 3 ½ year old Abigail and 10 year old Ariel, who was diagnosed with autism at age 2. Melissa enjoys using a realistic, yet comedic approach to sharing her life experiences as a triple threat – an older, working mother with a special needs child. Melissa is married to Doug and the family enjoys frequent travels, swimming, and doing anything outrageous and fun!
Celebrate Your Children on Youth Confidence Day!
October 20th is National Youth Confidence Day. You probably haven’t heard much about this special day but it is a day we should all add to our mom radar. National Youth Confidence Day is...
The Importance of Women Supporting Women
"When women support each other, incredible things happen."
I’m your typical mom with two kids, one who has autism. Almost once a week I have an “experience” out in the community that frustrates me. An...
No Time For Sorry – A Mom’s Journey into Autism Awareness
In my 20’s a doctor told me that I’d probably never conceive a child. An unplanned pregnancy at age 37 was the greatest surprise I’ve ever been given. Giving birth to a beautiful baby...
How a Younger Sister Changed the World for Her Autistic Sister (Happy Siblings Day)
Happy Siblings Day!
It is only this year that I learned of National Siblings Day. Growing up I remember a litany of Mother's and Father's Day cards but I’m positive my sister has never gotten...
There’s a Healthier Me in Here Somewhere…My Search for the Perfect Weight Loss Plan
The start of this year brought a goal so many of us make…to lose weight and get into better shape. I’m getting older and I want to look and feel better. I think a...
Already Tired of Resolutions? Try Goals Instead!
Ahh, the New Year’s Resolution. Every year January 1st arrives and we make resolutions and anxiously look forward to a new year. And every year it’s a challenge for most people to even remember...