Author: Sheridan Ripley
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#50 How Grounding and Shielding Can Transform Your Family’s Dynamics
Grounding and Shielding: A Simple Tool for Calmer Days One of the very first tools I teach families I work with, is grounding and shielding—because it works, and it works quickly. Many children (and parents), especially those navigating autism, are deeply sensitive to sounds, emotions, and the energy around them. When boundaries are permeable, overwhelm Read more
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#49 Dannah’s Passion: Transforming Lives One Letter at a Time
The Power and Passion Behind Spelling to Communicate This week on the podcast, I had the sweetest and most inspiring conversation with Dannah, a Spelling to Communicate (S2C) practitioner whose heart is truly on fire for helping non-speakers find their voice. If you’ve ever wondered what S2C actually looks like, or why so many families Read more
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#48 When My Child’s Dysregulation – Dysregulated ME (And What Finally Helped)
There’s a moment from when my son Devon was around 10 that I’ll never forget. We were on what should have been a sweet family walk. One child was happy. One was content in a backpack. And Devon was in a full-body meltdown—the kind that rattles your nervous system and makes your heart race. I Read more
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#47 Heart Emojis: The Power of Kindness in Hallways
💖 The Subtle Power of Simple Gestures: Love in Everyday Moments Today I want to talk about something beautifully simple—the power of loving others. Not the grand, movie-style kind of love, but the kind that shows up in small, everyday moments. A genuine smile. A friendly wave. A simple “hi.” These gestures might seem small, Read more
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#46 Want Vs Need: A Fresh Perspective
Want vs. Need: A Small Shift That Changes Everything I want to share a simple mindset shift that has made a big difference in my life—especially as a parent. It’s the difference between wanting something and needing it. On the surface, it sounds small. But energetically and emotionally, it’s powerful. When we believe we need Read more
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#45 Embracing Change with Flexibility
Hey friends—today, I want to talk about something we all face: change. Plans are wonderful (I love a good plan!), but sometimes life laughs at our schedules and says, “Let’s try something different.” When that happens, flexibility becomes our best friend. Life’s Little Detours Rob and I had big travel dreams for summer and fall—RV Read more
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#44 Harnessing the Power of the Fantastic Four: A Bridge to Higher Vibrations
The Fantastic Four: Your Bridge to Higher Vibes Hey friends—let’s talk about the middle zone.When big feelings show up (ours or our child’s), jumping straight from anger to love isn’t realistic. The bridge in between is where the magic happens. I call that bridge the Fantastic Four: Curiosity, Courage, Neutrality, and Flexibility. These four help Read more
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#43 The Vibrational Scale and How to Move Up It!
Today, I want to share something that has changed the way I connect with children—especially those on the autism spectrum. It’s the awareness that our energy speaks louder than our words. Our kids often feel the vibration of our emotions before they ever process what we say. When we become aware of this, we can Read more
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#42 Together: My Word of the Year for 2026
🌟 Together: My Word of the Year for 2026 Every year, choosing a word becomes a spiritual anchor for me—a simple, powerful way to stay rooted in my purpose and move through the year with more peace. And this year, the word wasn’t something I searched for… it was something lovingly given to me. I Read more
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#41✔️Embrace The Power Of Selecting Your Word
As we wrap up 2025, I want to share one of my favorite end-of-year traditions with you—choosing a word for the next year. This isn’t about resolutions or pressure. It’s simply a gentle way to create focus and intention. One word that anchors you… and sometimes even your whole family. Why Choose a Word? Life Read more
