Episode Details

Be honest: How often do you go to bed thinking you didn't do enough for your child? Am I Doing Enough?

If you're the parent of a child with autism, you may know that feeling all too well:

"Should I be doing more?"
"Am I missing something?"
"Am I giving my child enough opportunities to learn?"
"Am I doing this right?"

Today on Autism Live's Parent to Parent, we're talking about the incredible pressure parents put on themselves—and why sometimes, you are doing far more than you realize.

We'll talk about the difference between being an engaged parent and feeling like you have to be your child's therapist 24/7, how everyday moments can become opportunities for connection and learning, and why taking care of yourself isn't selfish.

 

00:00:30 Welcome to Autism Live & Building an Inclusive Autism Community

00:03:48 How to Connect With Autism Live & Support the Network

00:05:36 All Ghouls Gala Update and Community Announcements
00:07:34 Today's Topic: Am I Doing Enough as a Parent?
00:10:59 The Questions Parents Ask Themselves at Night
00:12:56 Negative Self-Talk, Guilt, and Unrealistic Expectations
00:14:47 Survival Mode: Parenting Through Stress and Overwhelm
00:18:12 What Advice Would You Give Another Parent?
00:20:24 The Most Important Truth: You Are Enough
00:24:34 Connection Over Perfection: Loving Your Child First
00:27:07 Recognizing the Extraordinary Work Parents Already Do
00:31:14 Daily Opportunities for Meaningful Connection
00:39:46 Creating Bedtime Rituals and Building Strong Bonds
00:45:46 Positive Assumptive Questions and Changing Your Mindset
00:57:35 Letting Go of Blame, Embracing Self-Care, and Final Takeaways