Gentle, real-life support for autism and neurodivergent parents. one article at a time.
Read on for self-care ideas, mindset shifts, and encouragement from someone who gets it…
Why Autism Dads Matter…The Power of Father-Child Relationships
Autism dads play a vital role in connection, advocacy, and everyday support. This encouraging post celebrates the impact of present, caring fathers, and reminds neurodivergent families that every parenting voice matters on this journey.
Happily Homeschooling: 10 Tips for Parents of Autistic Children
Homeschooling an autistic child doesn’t have to mean stress and struggle. These 10 practical, encouraging tips are made for autism and neurodivergent parents who want a calmer, more joyful homeschool rhythm, without forcing a one-size-fits-all model.
5 Questions You Should Ask Before Choosing an Autism Parenting Coach
Not all autism parenting coaches are the same. These 5 thoughtful questions will help you find the right coach…someone who truly understands your values, respects neurodivergence, and supports your family with care and clarity.
Autism 101 For Parents: How Meditation Can Help You...And Why You Should Do It
Overwhelmed and overstimulated? This foundational guide to meditation for autism and neurodivergent parents offers practical, flexible tools to reset your nervous system, reduce stress, and find calm…no silence, perfection, or extra time required.
Guided Meditation: Affirmations for Parents of Autistic Children
Start your day with gentle, grounding affirmations made just for autism and neurodivergent parents. This short meditation offers encouragement, calm, and support, helping you face the day with clarity, compassion, and confidence in who you are.
Autism 101 For Parents: What You Need To Know About Your Child’s Education
Every autistic child deserves an education that fits. This comprehensive guide helps autism and neurodivergent parents understand their options: public school, private school, homeschool, and more, so they can make empowered, child-centered decisions with confidence.
Developmental Preschool: Is it Right For Your Autistic Child?
Trying to decide if developmental preschool is a good fit? This gentle guide helps autism and neurodivergent parents explore the pros and cons so you can make an informed, confident choice that supports your child’s growth and well-being
What is Therapy Unschooling?
Therapy unschooling offers a peaceful, respectful path for families who feel burned out by traditional systems. Learn what it is, why some autism and neurodivergent parents choose it, and how it can support your child’s growth without overwhelm
Empowering Education: Maximizing the IEP Planning Process for Your Autistic Child
IEP meetings can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. This clear, encouraging guide helps autism and neurodivergent parents show up confident, informed, and ready to advocate for the support their child truly needs
What Should You Prioritize for Your Autistic Child: School or Therapy?
Feeling torn between school and therapy? You’re not alone. This compassionate guide helps autism and neurodivergent parents make aligned decisions based on their child’s unique needs, without guilt, pressure, or a one-size-fits-all answer.
The Power of Planning: How To Manage Your Autistic Child's Therapy Schedule
Trying to juggle therapy, school, and everyday life? This post offers practical, supportive tips for autism and neurodivergent parents to manage therapy schedules without losing themselves in the process. You deserve a plan that works for everyone.
Guided Meditation for Autism Parents: Navigating the Autism Diagnosis Process
The autism diagnosis process can feel overwhelming, emotional, and uncertain. This gentle meditation offers support for parents in the thick of it, helping you breathe, release tension, and feel grounded as you take the next step forward.
Flexibility and Routine: Finding Balance When Homeschooling an Autistic Child
Homeschooling an autistic child requires both structure and space to breathe. This post helps autism and neurodivergent parents find a rhythm that works, honoring their child’s need for routine and their need for flexibility.
Tailored Support: Understanding the Benefits of IEP and 504 Plans for Autistic Kids
Trying to understand IEPs and 504 plans? This gentle guide breaks down the key differences and benefits, helping autism and neurodivergent parents confidently advocate for the tailored school support their child needs to thrive.
Addressing Unique Needs: Strategies for Supporting 2E Kids on the Autism Spectrum
Twice-exceptional (2e) kids are both gifted and neurodivergent or have another learning difference/disability. They need support that honors both. This post offers clear, compassionate strategies for autism parents navigating the complex needs of 2e children at home and in school.
Making the Grade: How School Choice Impacts Autistic Children's Success
The right school environment can make all the difference for an autistic child. This post explores how school choice impacts success, and helps autism and neurodivergent parents make informed, empowered decisions based on their child’s unique needs.
"I hate autism" Is Just Another Way to Say "I hate my kid…”
If you’ve ever thought “I hate autism,” you’re not alone, and you’re not a bad parent - but you’ll benefit from a reframe. This raw, compassionate reflection helps autism and neurodivergent parents process big feelings with honesty, grace, and without self-judgment.
Self-Care For Autism Parents: 7 Tips for Taking Care Of Yourself After an Autism Evaluation
Just finished your child’s autism evaluation? You might feel raw, uncertain, or even relieved. These 7 self-care tips were made for autism and neurodivergent parents like you to help you process, breathe, and care for yourself after an emotional day.