• Why?My heart breaks watching autism parents living in chaos and crying!

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    Parents Living in Chaos  💔 As an autism mom, I’ve been there. I’ve felt the overwhelming heartbreak of not knowing how to ease my child’s anxiety, prepare them for family gatherings, or navigate sensory overload moments. Watching videos of parents struggling through Thanksgiving meltdowns or chaotic outings brings back memories of my own journey, and […]

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  • This too shall pass, how we changed our mindset on autism island!

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    How We Changed Our Mindset on Autism Life as a parent of a child with autism often feels overwhelming, exhausting, and filled with challenges that seem insurmountable. But over the years, I’ve learned that the mindset for autism parents is not just important—it’s foundational. It’s the key to shifting from chaos to calm and creating […]

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  • Heartbreak to Hope: A Mom’s Mission Teaching and Learning Autism.

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    Autism Parenting Journey Educating Jacob began from a place of heartbreak—Jacob’s autism diagnosis left me feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and uncertain about how I could give him the life he deserved. My mission of the autism parenting journey quickly became clear: to educate Jacob, help him thrive, and show him a world of love, stability, and […]

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  • Stop trying old parenting! We Create Autism-friendly family traditions!

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    Autism-friendly Family Traditions  As parents of children with autism, we know that traditional parenting methods don’t always work for our kids. Let’s create Autism-friendly family traditions for our children with autism. Conversations and talks alone aren’t enough to reach them, especially when sensory issues, speech challenges, and unique needs are in the mix. For my […]

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