Neurodiverse Family Life - Reclaiming Self-Care For Moms | Self-Care, Autism, Sensory Overload

You have spent many hours getting your kids ready for school beginning, shopping, labeling and going over their schedule.  After weeks of preparation you send them off to school.  And in a few short weeks the sickness and colds begin.  These are my sensory friendly remedies you can stock up ahead of time and be prepared for the cold season. Because we both know going into a store with sick kids to find mediciine is no fun!
Elderberry syrup home made recipe: https://www.thebutterhalf.com/how-to-make-elderberry-syrup/ I usually omit the dried echinacea because of the grittier taste
Dried Elderberries https://amzn.to/4zAbkrC
Beekeepers Propolis Nose Spray https://amzn.to/4cdo2CJ
Little Remedies Nasal Spray https://amzn.to/46jwblA
Badger Balm For Sensitive Dry Skin https://amzn.to/46jwblA
Organic Fractionated Coconut Oil in glass https://amzn.to/4xgecs4
Beekeeper's Naturals Propolis Throat Spray https://amzn.to/4zF6j0T
Kids don't like throat sprays? Try Propolis Suckers https://amzn.to/4c99ILr
Traditional Medicinal Echinacea Plus Tea https://amzn.to/3SypdWx
Plant Kids Quiet Cough Essential Oil Blend https://amzn.to/4wPGVTw https://amzn.to/4zWGYjt
Edens Garden Healthy Hero Blend https://amzn.to/4i08CWd https://amzn.to/4zCp1pZ
Edens Garden Sniffles & Sneezes Blendhttps://amzn.to/46mj42W https://amzn.to/4wU12jJ
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I will be sharing from my personal experience and since I am not a licensed therapist or medical provider these episodes should not be considered therapeutic or medical advice. 
 
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I love viewing our abilities and challenges with an executive function viewpoint, because it is a leveling field. Everyone has executve function skills they are weaker in and stronger in others, whether or not the person is neurodiverse. By focusing on our executive function strengths as individuals, you can find ways as a family to work together that richly reflects everyones uniqueness.
Resources:
Smart But Scattered 2nd edition https://amzn.to/4ekzbSo
Smart But Scatterdd Guide To Success https://amzn.to/4wbzbLZ
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We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.
 

Caring for a Neurodiverse Family could feel an uphill battle with little success to show. But there are hidden successes if you know where to look for it. It is timeto change our perspectives and see all the amazing challenges you have pushed through. If you are feeling discouraged, this is the episode is for you friend.
 
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Dr. Stephanie Holmes is a trailblazer regarding advocating for neurodiverse couples and families within a Christian framework.  She shares her personal wisdom raising a family in a time neurodiversity was not understood and how she managed her self-care. There are so many good lessons she shares with us. Also if you are a movie buff, check out their Holmes Cinema Clues in the show notes. You will see movies in a completely different light!
 
Resources mentioned:
Journey Of You Planner Kickstarter
Self-Care Worksheet
Couples Executive Function Comparison Worksheet 
 
Christian Neurodiverese Couples Podcast https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/neurodiverse-christian-couples--4992356
Holmes Cinema Clues website holmescinemaclues.com or Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@HolmesCinemaCluesAutisminMedia
Christian Neurodiverse Marriage website & resources https://www.christianneurodiversemarriage.com
Autism Spectrum Resources For Marriage and Family Self-Care https://www.holmesasr.com
Dr. Stephanie & Dan Holmes on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/175607781flxqhbev
Dr. Stephanie & Dan Holmes on Substack https://drstephaniecholmes.substack.com
 
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Let's walk through one of the self-care categories of the J.O.Y. planner to see how you could use it.  The focus for this episode will be on our mind, our mental and emotional health. Also note it is the Hearing Heart and not Healing Heart app.
Also the opportunity to join the Kickstarter is less than two weeks so jump on board!
Journey Of You Planner
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmpaperie/the-joy-planner-system
 
Resources
Pause App https://wildatheart.org/pause
Hearing Heart App (Apple only, Google coming) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hearing-heart/id6754335903
 
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We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.

It is story time, let's chat about two different women using the Journey Of You Planner.  First is a single mom with a young neurodiverse kid.  The second story is a woman married 20 years to a neurodiverse man and most of her kids are living on their own. We will explore how tiny steps in these women lives can add up over time to grow their self-care and be intentional in their relationships.
Journey Of You Panner Kickstarter
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It is time! The Journey Of You or J.O.Y. Planner is finally launched on Kickstarter. At it's very essence this is a planner system which allows you to ensure your self-care happens on a weekly basis, be intentional in your important life roles and manage your long to-do list. My "why" for using the planner is being in a neurodiverse family, yours may be different.  Maybe you are a caregiver or dealing with autoimmune challenges.  Or you are recovering from childhood trauma and get stuck trying to find time for your self-care and growth.  Regardless of your "why", the how is the same for all of us.  And this planner is the answer to the "how". How can I spend time on myself when the challenges seem so big? How can I take the small steps that seem like big steps to me?  How could there be a way out of this pit?  The system in the Journey Of You Planner is the answer.  
Tomorrow I will release an episode comparing two different women's lives and how the planner could be used.   If you never heard of Kickstarter, it is a crowdfunding site allowing creators to bring a product to life through community support.  By providing funds towards the campaign, you will receive rewards (aka the planner) in return.  But the J.O.Y. Planner only comes to life if it is fully funded.
 
I have a big favor to ask, can you send it to any woman you know who has a big heart, cares for everyone else and puts herself last? 
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We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.

The time has come! I will be launching my Kickstarter for the Journey Of You (J.O.Y.) planner on July 21st. This is the system I have used over a decade protect my time and self-care but also invest into my important roles. I encourage you to take a leap and invest in yourself.
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We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.

If you need a laugh, this episode is for you. I have found so much joy in the unique way my kids see the world.  And I have used it to help increase my joy, especially in those hard moments with them.  
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We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.

The more you hide yourself and your daily problems, the more hollow and discontent you will feel. Pretending all if fine, when each day feels a battle field is a recipe for sadness and burnout. We shouldn't sugar coat life nor ignore the challenges those with autism or ADHD in our family are experiencing.  But we can find a way to authentic on various levels in everday life so we no longer feel like a chameleon, hiding our true self.
 
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Hey friends, I will be sharing from my personal experience and since I am not a licensed therapist or medical provider these episodes should not be considered therapeutic or medical advice. But if my stories make you smile, that is a bonus! 
We have an active home, so you will hear kids in the background sometimes, thanks for understanding.