Anxiety
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Be the seesaw.
Hello! It’s been a while, and it’s been busy. I wanted to share something I recently learned. It’s about being a seesaw. (Yes, I’m referring to the piece of playground equipment that many children love.) The seesaw concept originated from a seminar I attended about autism and behaviors. As a parent of children with Autism, Continue reading
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The lull is gone
Oh my goodness. We are in the thick of it! The lull I mentioned a few months back (https://thisautismjourney.com/2024/04/26/enjoying-the-lull-and-being-intentional/ has been obliterated. It is all hands on deck, gird your loins, breathe through your nose and out of your mouth, find the joy in the grind, “Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can’t Lose” (see below) type Continue reading
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First Concert
When my son was younger, he never seemed to latch on to any toys or take an interest in kid stuff. This made parenting him extra difficult because I always had to be the one to show him how to play with a toy or to introduce him to superheroes or kids’ TV shows. It Continue reading
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Have you gone silent?
Have you ever experienced something where you couldn’t find the words but when someone does find the words it just rings true? I recently had that experience, and I can’t tell you how much I finally feel seen. The words that stopped me in my tracks are “Going Silent”. Megan Champion (https://www.instagram.com/on.the.hard.days/) did a Live Continue reading
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Feeling Overwhelmed
I’ve been feeling overwhelmed lately. I just have too much on my mind. I am tired of the daily grind of life, all the appointments, IEP meetings, and school-related activities for my kids, and my own life. It all piles up. Feeling this way is subtle but manifests in physical ways. For example, I spent Continue reading
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A Plan for Summer
It’s March so it’s time to plan for Summer! If you dread Summer Break you are not alone. I start my plans in September but usually put more effort into it around this time of year. Summer presents the greatest challenge to keep a schedule and create as much structure while leaving room for more Continue reading
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Anxiety: Mine and Everyone Else’s
Major anxiety here this week. I have had anxiety about this blog ever since I started it. As you can see, I have changed a few things. I’m not tech savvy and so I had to go with what my skill set would allow. I’m sure there will be more changes in the future as Continue reading
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