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Focus on Delight, Not Deficits
I thought my job as a mom was to fix the deficits. Instead, I was missing the delight. On this week's podcast, I talked with therapist and author Sissy Goff…
Parenting Kids with Disabilities: The Power of Delight
TAKE THE NEXT STEP PODCAST What if delight is one of the greatest gifts you can give your child? In this episode, Amy Julia Becker talks with therapist and author Sissy Goff,…
Beyond False Promises About Autism: What Families Actually Need
I'm pondering President Trump’s words about autism and autism research this week. He tapped into some of the pain that many parents and individuals within the autism community feel. It’s…
One Step at a Time: Finding Hope in the Overwhelm
When our daughter who has Down syndrome turned 18, I felt completely overwhelmed. Those months were filled with Social Security questions. Paperwork. The unknown. It all felt like too much.…
Celebration Isn’t Just for the Finish Line
I’m learning, thanks to a lot of help from friends, that celebration isn’t just for the finish line. Many of us wait to celebrate until the big achievement arrives—the graduation,…
Don’t Wait to Celebrate: Disability and Delight
TAKE THE NEXT STEP PODCAST "How could there be a good future in the midst of so much loss?" If you’ve felt overwhelmed by the challenges of disability—or if you…
I Never Thought I’d Do This
I have never really seen myself operating in the self-help space. When I write and speak, when I interview guests for Reimagining the Good Life, I like inviting people into the…
Introducing Take the Next Step Podcast
TAKE THE NEXT STEP PODCAST Welcome to Take the Next Step, a weekly podcast for parents of children with disabilities, offering practical guidance, encouragement, and hope.Each week we'll explore how to:Create…
Autism is not a “horror show.”
President Trump referred to autism as a “horror show” in a televised cabinet meeting this week. The language we use to describe disability matters. Speaking in sweeping, negative terms doesn’t help anyone.…
What if Dependence Is a Gift?
Our limits may hold the secret to flourishing. • Before I get into this week’s message, I want to thank all of you who participated in choosing a logo for…
