Self-Care & Emotional Wellness

The constant demands of parenting an autistic child can leave you feeling stretched thin, emotionally drained, and wondering how to keep going. But you don’t have to stay stuck in survival mode. This is your guide to managing stress, restoring your energy, and building emotional strength. Discover strategies for handling overwhelm, finding moments of calm, and reclaiming your resilience. Because when you feel balanced and supported, you can show up as the parent your kids need—without losing yourself in the process.

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January 7, 2025 | Janel Stewart | Self-Care & Emotional Wellness

How I Learned to Say ‘No’ Without Guilt

Saying no isn’t selfish—it’s a way to create space for what truly matters. In this post, I share my journey of learning to set boundaries without guilt and the surprising freedom it brought to my life and family.

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December 7, 2023 | Janel Stewart | Self-Care & Emotional Wellness

The Power of Self-Care in Parenting

Improve your mood, health and more with simple and effective self-care practices for even the busiest of parents.

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November 23, 2023 | Janel Stewart | Self-Care & Emotional Wellness

Navigating the Juggle: How to Balance Parenting Roles

We all know parents wear multiple hats, but when does the strain of switching become too much and how are you caring for yourself through the transitions? Give these 4 tips a try when it feels like you’re juggling too many roles.

An adolescent girl has a meltdown while the mother sits quiet in worry.

November 15, 2023 | Janel Stewart | Self-Care & Emotional Wellness

5 Strategies to Stay Grounded Through Parenting Highs and Lows

You’re balancing therapy appointments, sensory needs, and everyday parenting challenges while trying to find time for your own to-do list. And that’s just the start, right? Let’s talk about getting grounded and 5 effective ways to get started.

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October 10, 2023 | Janel Stewart | Self-Care & Emotional Wellness

5 Positive Affirmations to Manage Mom Guilt Today

Looking to feel less overwhelmed and more confident as a mom? Affirmations can be a powerful way to overcome mom guilt. Find examples here!

A mother takes a quiet, thankful moment in the kitchen holding her toddler son.

September 15, 2023 | Janel Stewart | Self-Care & Emotional Wellness

Overcoming Mom Guilt: Why You Feel It and How It Affects You

Mom guilt is rooted in the impossible standards we often place on ourselves. It doesn’t just sit quietly in your mind—it shapes how you feel, interact, and make decisions. Yet, when you let go of guilt, you create room for joy, patience, and confidence—and those are the gifts your family needs most.

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August 26, 2023 | Janel Stewart | Self-Care & Emotional Wellness

Riding the Emotional Rollercoaster of Parenting

It’s normal to feel conflicting emotions. Joy and anxiety. Love and fear. Yet for parents of autistic children, these paired emotions can feel even more intense. Recognizing and accepting them is a powerful step toward emotional resilience.

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August 20, 2023 | Janel Stewart | Self-Care & Emotional Wellness

5 Creative Ways to Make Affirmations a Part of Your Life

Affirmations don’t have to be time-consuming to be effective. These small moments of intentionality add up, helping you feel more confident, grounded, and patient

A slip of paper reads, "I am enough". An effective reminder of the power our words have on us.

August 15, 2023 | Janel Stewart | Self-Care & Emotional Wellness

The Power of Positive Affirmations: How Moms Can Rewrite Their Inner Narrative

Changing how you talk to yourself isn’t about pretending everything’s perfect. It’s about acknowledging your efforts, your love, and your worth—because you are enough, just as you are.

A dad sits on the living room floor across from his young daughter, laughing as he holds a toy tea cup. She grins brightly, holding a teddy bear in one hand and a play tea pot in the other, creating a heartwarming moment of connection and joy.

August 11, 2023 | Janel Stewart | Self-Care & Emotional Wellness | No Comments

The Invisible Load of Parenting

Parenting is full of joy, but it also comes with an invisible weight—expectations, judgments, and self-doubt—that can feel overwhelming. Explores the emotional toll of parenting and how small shifts in perspective can help lighten the load.

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