153. Calm Kids, Happy Homes: Mastering After-School Transitions

My goal in every podcast is to share things that will help make your day-to day mom life a little easier and if you want to go deeper and work more closely with me, I invite you to consider joining our NYAAM PRIVATE Membership.  Why Do After-School Meltdowns Happen?  Imagine your child was an absolute star at school, but as soon as they get home, it feels like all heck breaks loose. You're not alone in this, trust me, many moms face the same thing. I know this can be puzzling and confusing but please know, that nothing has gone wrong and it is quite normal in fact. We always want to provide a safe space for our children to release their emotions while also teaching them healthier coping mechanisms. Try different things, explore various methods and adapt them to meet your child’s unique needs, there just isn’t a one-size-fits-all along this parenting journey and we all know that.  Consistency is key. Stick with these strategies, and you will hopefully begin to see improvements in your child's after-school demeanor. As parents, we have the privilege and responsibility to shape the lives of our children.  When you have an unwavering belief in their abilities, it can be a transformative force that opens doors, breaks barriers, and unlocks their fullest potential.  If you want to learn strategies and tools that you can use to improve your life along this autism parenting journey, becoming Not Your Average Autism Mom is your answer.  We are the single best online resource for moms raising autistic children.   Is the educational journey overwhelming and confusing for you?  Our member portal has an array of training and resources with everything you need to know about Special Education and you can join LIVE ZOOM calls with an Advocate to get any of your specific questions answered.   Maybe you are feeling alone on your journey or maybe you are looking for other moms to connect with in a PRIVATE community who understand your day-to-day challenges, be sure that you check out ALL THE BENEFITS available for you when you BECOME Not Your Average Autism Mom. www.notyouraverageautismmom.com  Additional Resources: Follow us on Facebook so you won't miss an upcoming Community Collective - Creating Collaborations Together https://www.facebook.com/NotYourAverageAutismMom2020  Join The Not Your Average Autism Mom Movement If there is a specific topic that you would like us to talk about on the podcast, email us directly at info@notyouraverageautismmom.com Episode 96. Our Parenting Journey is Different Episode 74. You Cannot Fix All the Things All the Time  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shannon-urquiola/support

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This podcast was started for parents and caregivers raising autistic children but it has evolved and we have listeners across the world who are relatives of someone with autism, special education teachers, and other professionals. My son Jordan is 27 years old and was diagnosed with autism when he was 5 years old. I have been where you are. Jordan will likely never live independently. I am in the trenches every day, just like you. Each week I talk about topics that directly impact your life and go hand in hand with your unique parenting journey. info@notyouraverageautismmom.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shannon-urquiola/support