Category: Parenting
Strategies to empower you as you parent your autistic child.
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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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#40 The True Miracle of Christmas
As December ramps up, do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I just need a miracle”? The holidays can feel tender, chaotic, emotional, or even lonely. Maybe you’re in a new phase of life. Maybe someone you love is struggling. Maybe you’re carrying more than you can comfortably hold. But here’s the beautiful truth I talk… Read more
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#38 Shifting your Perspective about Your Child’s “Hulk Moments”
I know it might sound a little funny at first, but stay with me—using the Incredible Hulk as a metaphor can be a powerful way to understand self-injurious behaviors and big emotional explosions, especially for our neurodivergent kids. This idea came from a nonspeaker who gave me one of the clearest, most heartfelt explanations of… Read more
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#36 Transformative Power of Gratitude
💛 Embracing the Power of Gratitude in Everyday Life Introduction Today, I want to talk about something beautifully simple—but incredibly powerful: gratitude. For parents raising children on the autism spectrum, gratitude isn’t always the first feeling that comes to mind. Between appointments, meltdowns, and the constant unknowns, it can feel far away. But what if… Read more
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#35 & #37 Unlock the Power: Ask Your Angels for Help
Today I want to share something tender and personal… something that forever changed how I live, pray, and walk through the world. It’s the story of how I learned to ask angels for help, and the miraculous moments—big and small—that followed. This journey started for me back in 2014, and honestly… I believe it saved… Read more
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#33 Embrace Holiday Joy – 3 Transformative Tips
🎁 Finding More Joy in the Holidays As the Halloween candy wrappers get thrown away, I start to feel that familiar mix of excitement and stress that comes with the holidays. For many years, I carried that tension right into Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year. I wanted to feel joy — and I did… Read more
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#32 Calm Your Storm: Lessons from the Empty Boat
⛵ Embracing the Empty Boat: Transforming Conflict into Peace Have you ever been cut off in traffic and instantly felt that flash of frustration? Or maybe your child said something that just went straight to your heart? Let me share a simple little story about boats—yes, boats—that shifted the way I respond in moments like… Read more
