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…
Parenting with Presence: Harnessing the Benefits of Daily Awareness Meditation for Autism Parents
This gentle, guided meditation is for autism and neurodivergent parents who need a moment to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with themselves. Come as you are, this practice offers a soft space to rest, reset, and remember you’re not alone.
Reclaim Your Identity: Nurturing Your Passions Outside of 'Autism Mom' Duties
As an autism parent, it's easy to lose sight of your own passions. This post explores practical strategies to reconnect with your interests, fostering personal fulfillment alongside your parenting journey.
Revitalize and Recharge: Making Self-Care a Priority as an Autism Parent
Feeling drained by the demands of parenting an autistic child? Discover nine practical self-care strategies to rejuvenate your mind and body, helping you support your child with renewed energy and compassion.
Thriving Beyond Challenges: The Transformative Power of Self-Care for Autism Parents
Self-care isn’t selfish, it’s essential. This uplifting guide helps autism and neurodivergent parents reconnect with themselves, reduce stress, and build sustainable habits that support both their well-being and their child’s growth.
Cheers or Tears? The Dilemma of Alcohol Consumption for Autism Parents
"Wine mom" culture doesn’t always serve autism parents. This compassionate post explores the complex relationship many neurodivergent parents have with alcohol—and offers space for reflection, honesty, and more supportive ways to cope.
Put Yourself First: The Power of an Autism Parent Self-Care Coach
As an autism parent, you're used to putting everyone else’s needs first, but your well-being matters too. This post explores how working with a self-care coach can help you recharge, set boundaries, and feel more like yourself again.
Shattering Stigmas: Empowering Autism Parents in the Face of Judgment
Tired of feeling judged for how you parent your autistic child? You’re not alone. This empowering post offers encouragement and validation for autism and neurodivergent parents facing stigma, reminding you that your love and advocacy matter most.
Prevent Bedtime Procrastination: A Guided Meditation For Autism Parents
This gentle guided meditation is for autism and neurodivergent parents who crave rest but struggle to unwind. If bedtime feels like the only quiet moment you get all day, let this short practice help you release the day and settle into well-deserved rest.
Creating a Tailored Education: Why Homeschooling Is A Great Option for Idaho Autism Families
Homeschooling empowers Idaho autism families to create personalized learning experiences, accommodating therapies and reducing sensory overload. Discover how this flexible approach fosters academic growth and emotional well-being.
The Power of Passion: Incorporating Special Interests into Homeschooling for Autistic Children
Discover how integrating your autistic child's passions into homeschooling can boost engagement, personalize learning, and foster essential skills. This guide offers practical strategies for creating a curriculum that celebrates your child's unique interests.
What is an Empowered and Engaged Autism Parent?
Being an empowered autism parent doesn’t mean doing it all perfectly. It means showing up with intention, curiosity, and care. This gentle guide supports neurodivergent parents in staying engaged without losing themselves in the process.
Martyr Mom Island - What Is It and How Can You Avoid It?
Feeling overwhelmed and self-sacrificing in your parenting journey? This compassionate guide explains 'Martyr Mom Island' - a mindset where autism parents neglect their own needs - and offers practical steps to reclaim balance, practice self-care, and foster healthier family dynamics.
Reclaiming Balance: How a Self-Care Coach Can Support Autism Parents
Feeling overwhelmed as an autism parent? Discover how a self-care coach can help you manage stress, prioritize your well-being, and create a balanced routine, empowering you to support your child more effectively.
How to Apply for Children's Developmental Disabilities Services in Idaho: Your 5-Step Guide
Applying for Idaho's Children's Developmental Disabilities Services can feel overwhelming. This clear, supportive guide walks autism and neurodivergent parents through the 5-step application process, helping you access vital support for your child with confidence.
Beyond Burnout: Discover the 7 Types of Rest Crucial for Autism Parents
Rest isn’t just sleep. This gentle guide introduces autism and neurodivergent parents to the 7 types of rest, helping you understand where your exhaustion is coming from and how to begin recovering in ways that truly replenish your energy and well-being.
Your Ultimate Self-Care Toolkit: Guided Meditation and Affirmations for Parents of Autistic Kids
This free self-care toolkit was made for overwhelmed autism and neurodivergent parents. It includes a calming guided meditation and encouraging affirmations to help you reset your nervous system, reclaim your energy, and breathe through the hard days.
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Applying For the Katie Beckett Medicaid Waiver in Idaho
Navigating the Katie Beckett Medicaid Waiver application in Idaho can feel overwhelming. This clear, supportive guide walks autism and neurodivergent parents through each step, helping you access essential services for your child with confidence and ease.
Unlock Your Inner Strength: Empowering Autism Parents Through Self-Care Coaching
You are not selfish for needing support, you’re human. This post explores how self-care coaching helps autism and neurodivergent parents reconnect with their inner strength, reduce burnout, and build a life that supports everyone’s needs, including their own.