Uplifting Moments: Practical Tips and Heartfelt Advice for Families Raising Children on the Spectrum

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Have you ever wondered how small changes can make a big impact on your family's life, especially when raising children on the spectrum? This Monday morning, join me for an uplifting and heartfelt podcast where I share my hopes and practical tips to help you and your family navigate the week ahead. I promise you'll gain insights on embracing milestones, fostering joy and laughter, and making meaningful connections with your loved ones. From increasing eye contact to reducing meltdowns and improving sleep, there's something valuable for everyone.

Discover creative ideas like making a laughter jar, dedicating a night to family fun, and teaching your children the art of patience through simple wait-time exercises. I also touch on the importance of focusing on the little moments that bring happiness and growth. Whether it's trying new foods, enjoying full hugs, or cherishing extra time with your other children, this episode is packed with encouragement and practical advice. Don't forget to send a note if you'd like to share your thoughts or just say hi. Wishing you a blessed and wonderful week ahead!

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hi everyone.
I'm just going to do a quicklittle Monday morning podcast
for you this morning, and I'mjust.
These are some things that I amhopeful for you as you go on
your journey this week with allyour family and your kids that
are on the spectrum, and justsome things I jotted down, and
of course this is my little list.

(00:21):
It's not little, though, butanyway.
So I'm hopeful that this weekyou and your family don't worry
about the milestones but takeeach step as a stepping stone,
that you laugh more and lesstears, that you increase

(00:43):
learning on both your childrenand yourself.
Long and more eye contact withyour child that's on the
spectrum, a full hug and notjust that lean-in shoulder.
More acceptance of new thingsand people around you accept you
and your child sleep better andlearn to calm the brain at

(01:06):
night.
Less meltdowns, less regressionbehavior Sorry about my dog
barking Eating better, tryingnew foods, try a new activity.
Do a day without an agenda orchange the agenda Extra time

(01:27):
with your other children or yourspecial someone.
Make a laughter jar.
Write down the little laughtersyou have throughout the day
with your child or your friendsand put the date on there and
the time that you had a goodlaugh.
Make one night a family nightand do something exciting and

(01:49):
fun with your family and teachabout wait time with your
children.
If they want something, set atimer for two minutes and have
them wait.
We all need to learn how to bepatient and wait, and that's one
way to do it.
Don't pray for more patience,because God will give them to
you and you'll be in this longline learning patience, so don't

(02:12):
do that.
Anyway, that's all I wanted tosay for this Monday morning.
I hope you're all having ablessed day and I hope you have
a wonderful week ahead of you.
Don't be afraid to send me alittle request if you want to.
There's a fan mail that'ssupposed to be at the end of
this to let you know how you cansend me a little note if you'd

(02:34):
like to just say hi and whereyou're from.
Talk to you later, bye, bye.