If there’s one thing that I see over and over, it’s like, we know summer is coming, but we’re not prepared for it, and then what do we do? The kids are home, there’s no school, there’s no structure, there’s no routine, and we feel panic.

You have to ask yourself, “What it is that you want? What is your big why and what are you committed to doing?”

Once you have those questions answered, you have to prioritize what is most important to you because they can't all hold equal value.

Things you want to do for yourself, things that want to do with the kids, things that need to be done at home or for work. All of these things must be prioritized.  When you look at your summer, when you look at the time that you have with your kids, what do you want that to look and feel like?

You have to get creative in ways that you will do things that are important to you.  Put it on your calendar.

So many times, we just keep pushing things aside, because it just seems like one more thing to do, but in order to FEEL the way you want, you have to do the things that will get you there. 

Whatever it is, get creative, get resourceful, and be determined to figure it out because that is what it will take. 

How can you move towards what you want and how you want to feel, instead of just putting out all the little fires all summer and just getting through without even being present? 

You have so much more control over your life than you give yourself credit for, and when you slow down and really decide, “How you want to feel and then take action from that, you will be amazed at what you can create. 

You have to be intentional, you have to live your life with purpose and have a plan whether it’s summer or not.

You need to supervise your brain. You need to become aware of what you are thinking.   Learning to manage your mind and control your emotions along this journey is a game changer and will literally transform your life if you are willing to do the work. 

Additional Resources:

41. Emotional Ups and Downs of Raising a Child with Autism

60. The Most Important Relationship in Your Autism Parenting Journey

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