Let’s chat parent to parent. I know how bad it feels when you’re judged by others. I live it every single day. Let’s talk about it for a minute and I can share how I’ve learned to deal with it.
Hey parents, some days don't you just feel like you're riding an emotional roller coaster? Trust me, I've been there. Navigating the stormy seas of big emotions with your autistic child can feel overwhelming. It's hard seeing your child struggle, and sometimes you might feel lost and alone. But I promise – you're not alone. You're doing an amazing job, and there's help out there. Have you heard of Mightier? I’ve been talking about it for years. This game-changing tool entered my life when I needed it the most. Developed by the brains at Harvard Medical and Boston Children's Hospital, Mightier is not just a collection of super fun video games. It's a lifeline, a guide to teach our kiddos how to better regulate their emotions. I know it might…
On this week’s episode: Tara and Lauren are back by popular demand and we’re taking on topics that you sent in. Today we’re talking about finding balance when you have neurotypical and neurodivergent kids. It’s an incredibly emotional conversation filled with lots of tears and laughter. This hit very close to home for all three of us and I hope listening to us share our experiences reminds you that you’re not alone
It’s a situation that nobody wants to be part of, but statistically around half of those who are married will get divorced. Because it is so common, it is a good idea to at least partly preparing yourself for such an eventuality, so that it is less of a devastating shock if it does happen. If you have recently gone through a divorce, you might feel lost and lonely, and you could be wondering what to do with yourself. There are a few things to bear in mind, however, in order to make sure that you are going to get through it and make the most of the situation in the long run. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the most important. Credit Keep Communication…
Some parents have the entire world on their shoulders as they struggle to make each day count, and find the challenges they’re faced with as a duty they must take care of.
This is a contributed post and therefore does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of this blog or its author. It’s not easy to manage your family’s finances. There are always bills to pay, it seems like there’s always a surprise expense just waiting around the corner, and while the costs add up, the inward flow of cash never seems to quite happen. However, so long as you have a job, things will be OK. The issue is that this might not be true for everyone. In the coming decades, a significant portion of jobs is to be lost to automation, which will leave many people on the scrapheap. To prevent this from happening to you, you’ll need to have a job you can be sure will exist in…
Are you new to Autism Parenting? Here are 3 tips that will help you become the best #Autism Parent you can be.
This is a contributed post and therefore may not reflect the views and opinions of this blog or its author. (Image Source) If you use social media a lot, you’re probably aware of all of the gender issues gripping society at the moment. Everyone wants to have the same rights, with loads of countries working very hard to make this happen, even at extreme expense. Even with this work, though, there are still some areas which leave a lot to be desired. The difference between a mother and a father’s experience with the law, for example, can be extremely different. To help you out with this, this will be exploring this issue, giving you the tools to solve it for yourself. Innocence: There are a lot of people out…