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Small is All: Embracing a New Mindset as Parents of 2e Kids
In today’s fast-paced, “go-big-or-go-home” society, it’s easy as parents to feel overwhelmed by the emphasis placed on our children’s achievement and success. This pressure is particularly acute for parents of twice-exceptional (2e) children, as we are constantly bombarded with deficit-based narratives about our kids—daily calls from schools regarding behavior, discussions about unmet IEP goals, and the feeling of constant negativity surrounding our children’s ability to meet expectations.
Like many parents, I find this constant commentary about what my child “can't do”, “isn't doing”, and “should be able to do by now” debilitating. This deficit-based narrative is dangerous because it often impacts our perception of ourselves as parents. It can leave us feeling inadequate and like failures. Even worse, we may also start seeing our children through this deficit-based lens.
But what if we empowered ourselves to change our mindset?
What if…
Thankfulness = More Happiness ⬆️
Societal pressures often have us focusing on what we don’t have… Whether it be social media, advertisements, catching up around the watering hole, keeping up with the Joneses, etc.
Focusing on what we don’t have naturally causes us to feel down and out.
Did you know one of the best ways to combat this?
Regularly inventorying your thankfulness/gratitude can lead to more happiness and confidence!
Want to give it a try? 😄
Go ahead! Grab a piece of paper/open a doc and write down one/all of the following:
Thankfulness + Reflection= More Happiness
In The Spirit of Thanksgiving
“Energy flows where the mind goes” -Unknown
Society often has us focusing on what we don’t have… This naturally causes us to feel down and out. Subsequently, we become more susceptible to consumer behavior to fill the void. We look externally for our answers.
Did you know one of the best ways to combat this?
Regularly inventorying your thankfulness/gratitude can lead to more happiness and confidence!
Want it give it a try? 😄
Grab a piece of paper/open a doc and write down one/all of the following:
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