12/23/2025
Parents! Take the Time Because You Matter! ♥️
This time of year can move so quickly, right? Between end-of-year appointments, family gatherings, holiday plans, and everything else you have on your plate, it’s completely understandable to feel overwhelmed and pulled in many directions at once.
When things start to feel like too much, please remind yourself that it’s okay to slow down. It’s okay to pause. Take a deep breath. Maybe take eight deep breaths. Step back when you need to. Remember that giving yourself permission to rest isn’t selfish, it’s necessary. And if it brings you a little joy, go ahead and treat yourself to something small, just for you (we’re looking at you, Scooters cinnamon roll!). You deserve care, kindness, and moments of comfort too.
Parenting a child with disabilities brings beautiful moments of joy, along with real and complex demands, and the holidays can sometimes add extra stress, pressure, and a whirlwind of emotions. Some days you might feel one thing, other days a mix, and sometimes all the feelings at once - and that’s completely normal. Parents of children with disabilities carry so much, often quietly and with incredible strength. We see you. You deserve time to slow down and simply be. Please give yourself permission to rest and to find moments of calm wherever you can. This isn’t asking too much - it’s essential.
Whether it’s a quick run to Target, sitting in your car with your favorite music, stepping outside to watch the snow fall, dancing it out to a song you love, or waking up early to enjoy a quiet cup of coffee - those moments matter. Allow yourself to be fully present in these small, simple pauses. They may seem ordinary, but they can carry a surprising amount of comfort, peace, and joy when life feels busy, stressed, or overwhelming.
With so much asking for your time, energy, and attention, please pause and remember this:
You are doing a wonderful job!
You are stronger than you know!
You are enough, just as you are!
You are seen, valued, and deeply appreciated!
And even on the hard days… you’ve got this! 💙
Parents, it’s so easy to put your own needs last, but you matter too. Let’s say that again: YOUR WELL-BEING MATTERS!!!
Even small moments of self-care can make a difference. They can help you recharge, catch your breath, and remind you of the strength you already have - because you truly have so much of it. We see you and the love, effort, and energy you pour into your child every single day.
When things don’t go exactly as planned, please be gentle with yourself and remember that you deserve grace. Your child doesn’t need everything to be perfect. What they need most is you, just as you are, showing up each day like you do!
During this holiday season, we hope you’re able to slow down and give yourself permission to truly enjoy the simple, meaningful moments with your family and friends. When life feels busy or overwhelming, those moments can be easy to miss, but they are often the ones that stay with us the longest and mean the most.
Be sure to celebrate the little wins, no matter how small they may seem. Every smile, every shared laugh, every moment of connection counts more than you know, and together they add up in such beautiful ways.
We wish you all days filled with laughter, yummy treats, cozy cuddles, and sweet moments of peace surrounded by the people who love you most. May this season wrap you and your family in warmth, comfort, and love.
Happy Holidays, everyone!
