Dad's Home - Parenting, ASD and Figuring it Out

A quick update and a little bit of Aiden! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

Why do I get so many compliments about how good my kids are but at home they drive me absolutely crazy?! Turns out you're probably doing something right! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

Sometimes the hardest thing about dealing with emotions, stress and struggles can be listening to what your mind wants to tell you... Let's get into it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

She's back! I'm here with my lovely wife and we're going to get her view on how Aiden has progressed and some of the struggles we've dealt with in the past month or so. We'll also talk about some of the great things we've had happen over the past year, because it's never all bad. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

It's me, a-myka and I'm finally taking time for myself and posting the podcast again. Let's get into what's been going on and where Aiden is at! It's been a crazy couple of years but the progress has been crazy awesome! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

This may ruffle some feathers but often times there's more struggle than there is progress. There's more discontent than there is peace and there's more hurt, pain and sadness than there is joy. Lately, it's been extremely hard and not just for me. Let's get into it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

Yeah, I know it's been a few months but I'm back! Let's review the last couple months and update with how Aiden has progressed! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

Yeah... it's been a positive and challenging experience to say the least. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

Let's face it, we have a million different things gunning for our attention and focus everyday. How do we weed through them to find what's really deserving of our time and a effort? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

It's been a rough week and a half with my family gone but I've realized a few things! With such silence and time for reflection I've found a part of who I am! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Charity Promotion: Democracy Works: This advertisement is part of a charitable initiative in partnership with Democracy Works. howto.vote --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

Hearing about the various tragedies happening breaks my heart. It also worries me about the future and what Aiden will face. So, what can I do about it? Let's get into it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Charity Promotion: Democracy Works: This advertisement is part of a charitable initiative in partnership with Democracy Works. howto.vote --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

Obstacles can seem impossible to overcome, and there's certainly times where I've felt that. How can we turn these mountains into molehills? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Charity Promotion: Democracy Works: This advertisement is part of a charitable initiative in partnership with Democracy Works. howto.vote --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

It isn't as weird as you may think and I talk about something pretty personal. Again, we're letting go and moving forward! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Charity Promotion: Democracy Works: This advertisement is part of a charitable initiative in partnership with Democracy Works. howto.vote --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

We're on a roll with letting go! Let's keep it going and make sure we slough off the stress and anxiety! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

Just the simple act of letting go has been so good for my mental health. I know that mental health is one thing that often gets forgotten and pushed to the side and it shouldn't be! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

Honestly, providing praise has been one of the most influential tactics to helping Aiden learn and grow! What about when things are more frustrating? Let's get into it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

It's inevitable, someone is going to say that my kid can't do it... or that they'll never be able to accomplish that. Bull!! We've personally heard it multiple times over the last 5 years and what has Aiden done?! Incredible things!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

It's a whole new podcast! Okay... not really haha. Welcome to the Tuesday episode! Take a look at the promised document and let me know if there's more we can be doing for Aiden or if there's something you maybe haven't thought of! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

Two big announcements and a brief update on how we're doing with home school! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

Our family, possibly like yours, has to take certain things into consideration when doing family activities. Where will we be staying? Who is Aiden sleeping with? Can he sleep in his tent? Will there be other people around who he'll wake up? Its hard to do these things, but not impossible! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

From not giving in and staying strong, here are some tips on how we've helped Aiden with his speech. (Even when we didn't know we were actively doing it.) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

There's been a lot of ups and downs this summer.and I wanted to share the most recent one! Then we'll talk about of the of the challenges and victories that have happened over the summer! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

...where can we find routine? Even when things have shut down and life seems to be in constant flux... has Aiden thrived, suffered? Both maybe? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

Everyone is going through this trial, we're not alone even though it may seem and feel like it. Here's our experience so far! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

How can we be the best advocates for our kids? Especially when communication can be a humungous wall. What are some of the best things we can do to make sure we're making the right decisions? We'll talk about it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

We all compare our children to other childre , including siblings. It's natural and can be beneficial. But where do we draw the line and turn comparison into awareness? That's tonight's episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

Yes, sickness strikes again here. What is your experience when helping your child when they're ill? Sometimes it feels like wrestling a bear with slobbery boogers... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

It's time for an update! Let's talk about where he was, is and what's in the future! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

Difficulty always finds it's way into our lives. In fact, tonight I had a very difficult situation come up and what did I end up doing? Reacting... let's talk. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

Let's continue along the lines of self-care. There's so much in life that's out of our control... kid's appointments, school drop-offs, therapies, blah... blah... blah. No matter what situation you're in, this one is important! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

Let's face it, we lose a bit of our identity when we become parents. It's part of the deal when we sign up bit the thing is... unless we recover some of what's been lost or try to keep some of it around... we end up sad, depressed and disheartened. Can you see why it may be important? Let's talk about what I've turned to to help keep me sane. What are your favorite hobbies? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

She's back! I certainly love having my wife on the podcast with me. In this final episode of Season 1 we discuss how much has changed in the past couple of weeks as we both have let go of trying to completely control Aiden's world. How has it helped us? Find out now! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

This holiday week I got to interview another parent of a child on the spectrum! Kyle is an awesome dad who is so in tune with his son's needs. Super grateful for this opportunity! Let's get into it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

Being papabear is a good thing, until it isn't. Sometimes my desire to keep my kids from harm in any form has, in fact, kept them from experiencing life. How this one experience has really opened my eyes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

Who would have thought that this simple practice would make such a significant difference in my every day life? How has gratitude changed me? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

I can't be the only one that experiences the apprehension of accepting help... this is slowly changing though! How come it's so hard? Let's dive in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

Ever feel like the holidays are both a gift and a curse? I'll tell you what... what we did this Thanksgiving was such an eye opener! Join me this week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

When new, unexpected things happen... sometimes there's a learning curve and our original thoughts end up changing. That's what has happened to me, and why researching is important. Without all the facts I found myself lost. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

This week I discuss some of the things that led us to believe Aiden was different, specifically how he processes his senses. Also, a mindset shift for me! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

These last couple of weeks have been challenging but not for the same reasons as other weeks. Moved to day shift this last week all while our two youngest get sick... talk about struggles! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

Welcome back! In this episode I share my top 4 tools that we use to help Aiden (and the rest of us) grow and prosper in this life! It's not easy being parents, but these have helped! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

I welcome my one and only daughter to the podcast! I ask her some questions about how life is like with having a little brother who has ASD. She's so sweet and has been super excited to be on the podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

I bring back my favorite guest, Kaitlyn! I wanted to tackle the issue of helping people better understand what my wife goes through every week. Be warned, we were up WAY early and we're a little giggly! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

Still a bit sick, but we're gonna do this! Tonight I talk about some of the things we've learned this last week with Aiden and his behavioral therapist. How can we overcome difficult outbursts and what if it doesn't work the first time around? Let's discuss! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

Tonight we go into what we can do to help with burnout and realize that it's okay to take time for ourselves. What a coincidence that today was an especially rough day with Aiden. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

Tonight we talk about how important sleep is, especially for those with ASD. We also talk about what we have had to and continue to go through with Aiden and his sleeping patterns, if you can call them that! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

My first guest! The awesomely talented and very appreciated Kaitlyn, my wife! We get to know her and some of the struggles she has gone through raising Aiden. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

Today we talk about seizing opportunities that come up and why it's important to analyze but not suffer in analysis paralysis. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

A little about our 3rd child and a few experiences I've had with him. Let's get to know him and find out what we're dealing with here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

For me, finding my why is easy when my 3 year old son is crying for me as I walk out the door headed to work... there's got to be a better way. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support

Question... when do we stop having our kids nap? I'll bring this up and talk about what this podcast will be about! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dads-home/support