Managing Your Emotions Around Meltdowns; I used to have meltdowns along with my son almost every time he had one. Now, with practice and time I can stay calm for most of them. And since the writing of this book, even his meltdowns have significantly decreased! Most people can get away with dwelling in the […]

(From “Happy Tips” Chapter 31) It took me many years to turn my life around. I’d read books and listened to life coaches who told me that it could happen instantly. So I tried, and I’d truly believed the changes I sought could happen that fast. When they didn’t, the defeat I felt was beyond […]

Click Here To See Happy Tips Book A decade long journey, researching happiness applications and emotional wellness, is jam packed and organized into this handbook on happiness–Happiness, that is, in the context of the emotional spectrum. If you’re looking for strategies for handling challenging and unexpected life circumstances, then this book is for you. With […]

Dear Readers, I wrote this story to give my son a voice in a world that doesn’t hear him. Everyone has a voice, even if it’s unconventional. We all have something unique to share. Who do you know who could benefit from reading “Heard Without Words”? Please share this link as you feel moved to […]

For Friends and Family of someone with autism;  Thank you for caring and understanding. Sometimes that’s all we need; someone to check on us regularly so we know we are not alone. Isolation is the worst thing that can happen to a home with autism. Inclusion is the best thing.  For Parents, Guardians, and/or Caregivers; […]

Originally from May 13, 2017 How To Potty Train Your Child Has your child been resistant to toilet-training? Do they seem at least slightly interested in the bathroom experience, or uncomfortable with their diapers? Then you may consider trying a potty routine to potty-train your child. Potty-Routine: 1. Switch from Diapers to Underwear:  Replace your […]

The thing about creating the life you want is you can’t leave it to chance. If you don’t trust yourself to be able to positively influence how your life goes with where you’re starting now, what do you think the result will be? If you want to renege your influence, if you want to have […]

I wish I could visit the version of myself seven years ago and give her these strategies. But it required going through those years of experience to find them and more experience to learn how to apply them.  These days when you search happiness on the internet, you can find millions of answers at your […]

A friend recently said to me; if you have all these happiness strategies, why don’t you use them? I had just finished telling her that I was dealing with some depression.  Happiness is the crest. Life is a wave. Sometimes you’re in the trough; the winter, the exhale, the flexing of the muscle; before you […]