3 reassuring Instagram Reels for you, from a parent who has been there. — Have you and your child just finished the sometimes grueling process of getting an autism diagnosis? You aren’t alone in your struggles. How are you feeling? I have a secret to tell you… It’s okay. 🦄 Watch this Instagram Reel. Your kid is still the same beloved child, and now you know what they need!

As a new parent, I was riddled with guilt because I had the unreasonable expectation that I was supposed to know what to do. — Do you ever feel parenting guilt? I’ve been there. I’ll show you how to forgive yourself in 3 steps. I’ll also tell you why self-forgiveness is essential for parents. The photo above is the obligatory first birthday shot. By then I was riddled with guilt on a daily basis. …

As the characters were having cathartic human experiences on stage, I had mine from my seat. — My family and I went to see Come From Away, a Broadway Musical about true events that unfolded after September 11, 2001. The Theater Development Fund is a not-for-profit organization that makes Broadway accessible to people with disabilities. Their autism-friendly performances have helped open my family’s world back up when…

Parenting under the intolerant gaze and judgmental mutterings of ableism. — “You’ve got to think about the big things while you’re doing small things, so that all the small things go in the right direction.” - Alvin Toffler Soothing Lullaby Did you know that Twinkle Twinkle Little Star has 5 verses? Yup, and I learned them all. …

Can we create more family harmony and heal our oppressive culture by supporting caregiver equity? — As we all recover from Covid, it is still a school day. My son “should” be doing school work. Instead, he’s playing a video game. His dad is getting frustrated. I resist the urge to jump in and do things my way. I’m reminded of all the times I’ve held…

I know am not the only parent cracking open, so when I wake up to the list my inner critic has been writing all night long, I turn inward with compassion. — I wake up most mornings overflowing with doubts. Am I on the right path? Am I taking care of this body well enough? This mind? This home? Am I a good enough teacher? Partner? Citizen of the world? Yoga practitioner? Friend? Most of All, I Doubt My Mothering