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  “Mastery” is a tempting word—often paired with achievement, confidence, and control. But parenting, especially of children with unique needs, rarely fits a model of fixed achievement. It's not a subject to master; it’s a relationship to grow. Raising a child who sees, feels, or learns differently can be unpredictable. What works beautifully one day might fall flat the next. It’s not failure—it’s the nature of a dynamic, evolving bond. 🌟  What Does Mastery Really Mean in Parenting? If mastery implies control, perhaps the real art lies in embracing adaptability: Learning what soothes your child after a tough day—and relearning it as they grow. Celebrating progress, not perfection. Releasing comparison and finding comfort in your child’s unique timeline. 🧠  Mastering Your Mindset More than specific techniques, parenting well means mastering your own mindset: Becoming calm in uncertainty. Practicing patience without passivity. Learning to pause before reacting—especially ...

  Today's shared blog post comes from Franki Bagdade, author of the award-winning book,  I Love My Kids, But I Don't Always Like Them . In her post, Franki talks about traveling with neurodivergent children . For more posts by and about Franki, click  HERE . BOOK AWARDS IAN Book of the Year Literary Titan gold award To purchase copies of Franki's book at 25% discount, use code FF25 at  MSI Press webstore . Want to buy her book and not have to pay for it? Ask your local library to purchase and shelve it. Sign up for the MSI Press LLC monthly newsletter (recent releases, sales/discounts, awards, reviews, Amazon top 100 list, author advice, and more -- stay up to date)   Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC?  We help writers become award-winning published authors. One writer at a time. We are a family, not a factory. Do you have a future with us? Turned away by other publ...

  Chaos in a family isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s quiet—missed schedules, misunderstandings, emotions simmering just below the surface. Other times, it’s full-blown: tantrums, tech battles, homework meltdowns, or dinner that ends in declarations of "I hate broccoli!" And still, within all this noise lies an opportunity: not to control every moment, but to guide it toward harmony. 🎯  Harmony Doesn’t Mean Perfection Before we dive into strategies, let’s redefine harmony. It doesn’t mean silent agreement or conflict-free days. Harmony means alignment: A sense of rhythm that supports each person’s needs. Conflict that leads to connection. Calm tools that parents and kids can return to—together. 👪  Strategy 1: Build Predictable Routines Children thrive on structure. Whether it’s a morning checklist or a shared family calendar, routines reduce decision fatigue and create emotional safety. Use visual schedules for younger kids. Create weekly family “reset” times to discuss...

  “Mastery” is a tempting word—often paired with achievement, confidence, and control. But parenting, especially of children with unique needs, rarely fits a model of fixed achievement. It's not a subject to master; it’s a relationship to grow. Raising a child who sees, feels, or learns differently can be unpredictable. What works beautifully one day might fall flat the next. It’s not failure—it’s the nature of a dynamic, evolving bond. 🌟  What Does Mastery Really Mean in Parenting? If mastery implies control, perhaps the real art lies in embracing adaptability: Learning what soothes your child after a tough day—and relearning it as they grow. Celebrating progress, not perfection. Releasing comparison and finding comfort in your child’s unique timeline. 🧠  Mastering Your Mindset More than specific techniques, parenting well means mastering your own mindset: Becoming calm in uncertainty. Practicing patience without passivity. Learning to pause before reacting—especially ...