Get Clear on Your Family's Hidden Hopes by Talking With Them About Summer Now

In which Ocean makes a surprise appearance to eat chips and talk about his expectations for summer.  In which I recap and reinforce the tips and practices we've covered to help you sail through summer with your neurodiverse family.  In which I throw a curveball, by telling a story about plans gone awry.  How My Family Is Prepping for a Summer Filled With Fun and Relaxation: Call a casual family meeting. Grab some paper. Get curious. 1. Ask everyone, "⁠How do we want to FEEL this summer?⁠⁠" Write everything down. 2. Ask everyone, "How are we going to make these feelings happen?" Write everything down. 3. Make everyone's dreams come true. There are creative ways to do this! 4. Make it visible by posting a summer calendar. Here's the blog post which goes into more detail:  https://www.healthyhappyyoga.com/blog/plan-your-familys-summer-for-maximum-cooperation-fun This helps us relax during summer, because we have more clarity on what we can expect.  There are times those plans will have to change, but preparation actually helps us ride those unexpected waves too.  Brené Brown's new book Atlas of the Heart mentions "stealth expectations" which is when you have wants and needs but you don't communicate them with anyone. That's what we want to avoid with this process.   Although Ocean was clear that he doesn't want sponsorship from A Walk On Water, I like to share our favorite resources for families of disabled kids. Here's their website: https://awalkonwater.org/ Connect with Kate Lynch: Mindfully Parenting Atypical Kids Website: https://www.healthyhappyyoga.com/mindfully-parenting-atypical-kids YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4pioYjeRIsY_7Gs8ZXKGg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthyhappyyoga/ Summer Prep For Maximum Chill! A workshop for parents of intense atypical kids who are ready to learn how to guide their family towards a fun and relaxing summer plan. Rescheduled: With Kate Lynch, June 15. Sign up now: https://www.healthyhappyyoga.com/summer