Parenting (especially autism parenting) is a constant balancing act. Every time one thing clicks, something else wobbles — and that’s okay. You can’t grow everything at once. Some seasons are for tending, some for resting. 💙 What’s one thing you’re focusing on this season?
It feels like every time I finally get one thing figured out, something else falls apart. So I've been asking myself, what needs care right now? Not what's the most broken thing in my life. And honestly, that shift makes everything feel a little lighter.
Let's talk about how hard it is to set priorities as an autism parent. Because it feels like every time I finally get one thing figured out, something else falls apart, even if just a little bit. The bedroom routine is finally solid. Great. Now the mornings are chaos. School's going well. Awesome. Now the meds are off. But here's what I'm learning. Priorities are like a harvest. You can't grow everything all at once. So sometimes some things needle a little tension now, and others can wait until the next season.
So I've been asking myself, what needs care right now? Not what's the most broken thing in my life. And honestly, that shift makes everything feel a little lighter. So go ahead, tell me what in your life needs care right now?
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