What a privilege it is to be bored! To not be overwhelmed, to not have a full schedule, to have the gift of time. We spend so much time being busy (or feeling guilty when we’re not) that we sometimes forget that being bored is a good thing! For children, being bored can be amazing! Once they’re safe and not getting into things they shouldn’t, being bored opens doors to creativity. I spent a good bit of my childhood (during vacation times especially) with my cousins doing the

Tone policing is a thing in the autistic community. A big thing. I’m part of a Facebook group where one of the rules is “No tone policing”, and it gets taken SERIOUSLY. What this means is that you’re admonishing someone for the tone of their message rather than the content. For autistic people, is a necessary ask/demand to refrain from tone policing, and I’ll explain why. Communication as an autistic person is hard. There is a LOT of energy and effort that goes into the many

Surviving and thriving in today’s world needs a village; even more so when you’re a parent. Who’s in your village? Your village should have people who not only support you, but should be positive influences for your child. A simple incident recently reminded me of how useful different positive approaches can be in helping a child process and regulate their emotions, and learn from a situation. My nephew stubbed his toe on a chair while relaying a story to my sister and my mot