don’t get distracted by apologies, promises, or pretty words. Look at what they do. Not once.. consistently. Patterns don’t lie. People can say anything.. but their actions reveal the truth.
So with my 6 year-old son on the spectrum I use preferred activities all throughout the day to practice speech. He brought me the water balloon so I used that moment. Rather than saying yes you can and moving on I turn it into a chance to practice. I don’t force table time. I follow Alfie’s lead and that’s how we’ve made the most progress. He’s happy and excited because he’s doing what he wants to do and he’s way more willing to try new phrases and speech. #autismawareness #speechtherapy
This will be the last “coparenting” episode I do for a long while. When I first had the idea to create a co-parenting series, I genuinely thought it would be educational and helpful. I wasn’t trying to be funny. I saw it as a way for two content creators who happen to be divorced and raising two kids just a mile apart—to show what co-parenting can look like. I imagined it might help the 56% of other divorced parents out there feel less alone, maybe spark some real conversations about what works, what doesn’t, and how to show up for your kids even after a breakup. But this isn’t that. This has become something I never wanted it to be. We’re navigating someone in their addiction. I feel anxious. I get a pit in my stomach every time we sit down to film. It doesn’t feel good. It doesn’t feel right. And I don’t want to put more darkness into the world. This episode was filmed a week or two ago. And now, I’m done. Tomorrow, I turn in my third book to Simon & Schuster—and after that, I’m fully recommitting to what I love: comedy, storytelling, and meaningful conversations with brilliant people. I want to inspire, entertain, and create from a place of joy, healing, and humor. This isn’t that. So I’m stepping away from it. For now. Maybe forever. Thanks for understanding.
Happy 6th birthday to my sweet Alfie. I’m so proud of the beautiful, curious soul you are—so independent, so fascinated by every tree, every drain, every animal you meet on your little hikes and walks and swims through the world. You explore with wonder, you love with your whole heart, and you give the best snuggles on the planet. I’m completely in love with who you are and who you’re becoming. It’s the greatest gift of my life to be your mom and walk beside you as you grow.