“I’m so tired, he/she NEVER sleeps!” I’ve heard this too many times to count from Mamas that are stressed out (sleep deprived) and ready to pull their hair out over their child’s sleep struggles. If you have a child that is Autistic, odds are, your child has had some sort of issue with going to […]
Author: Rachelle Fritz
I'm a Wife, a Mom, & a former Mental Health Therapist turned Autism Parent Coach. I advocate for the needs of Mamas raising children on the Autism Spectrum. Being a parent is HARD! Being a parent of a child on the spectrum comes with it's on extra set of challenges. I created this blog specifically for us Mamas! My goal is to help Mamas become their strongest self, so they can raise their children with confidence. I believe that Mamas need Support, Education, & Empowerment in order to maintain that confidence!
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Tips for IEP Anxiety
“I just love attending my child’s IEP meetings!” said no Mama EVER! IEP meetings can be down right stressful. It’s like getting called into the principal’s office and you’ve done nothing wrong. I’m not sure which is worse; Preparing for them or actually attending them. Whether it’s your first IEP meeting or your 4th or […]
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Judgement & The Autism Mama
Can you relate? You’re at the grocery store with your child and out of nowhere, your child becomes unhinged. You may or may not know the reason for his/her change in behavior, but now you notice that everyone in the store is beginning to notice what’s going on. You can feel your face start to […]
“Feeling lonely Mama?” “Girl, you need to get you some Autism Mama friends! There’s plenty of us out there!” But seriously, being an Autism Mama can be pretty lonely at times. It genuinely breaks my heart when another Autism Mama expresses to me how lonely she feels. I know how she feels because I was […]
“I just love when my child has a meltdown or tantrum!” said no Mama EVER! Behavioral/Emotional outbursts are the worst because you can’t always predict when they’ll happen. You could be at home, or in the car, or even in the grocery store. Regardless, I’m sure every Mama would agree with me that when they […]
Allow yourself to grieveA diagnosis of Autism can be extremely hard on you emotionally. Don’t allow yourself (or others) to tell you to “stay positive.” or be hopeful. Those feelings will eventually come, but for now it’s important to be honest about where you’re at mentally. It’s ok to be upset. It’s ok to be […]
Rachelle Fritz 