Dad's Home - Parenting, Autism and Figuring it Out
By Myka Rangel
A look into what it's like being parents to 4 kids, one with Autism. We'll talk about tips, tricks and how we can be the best support to our kids' growth and development.
We'll also tackle issues that can come when raising a child with autism like stress, anxiety, coping, acceptance, self-care, sibling issues and many more!
We'll also tackle issues that can come when raising a child with autism like stress, anxiety, coping, acceptance, self-care, sibling issues and many more!
Dad's Home - Parenting, Autism and Figuring it OutOct 21, 2022
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Episode #51 - Hi Aiden!
A quick update and a little bit of Aiden!
Oct 21, 202208:54
Episode #50 - Being Themselves
Why do I get so many compliments about how good my kids are but at home they drive me absolutely crazy?! Turns out you're probably doing something right!
Sep 30, 202215:11
Episode #49 - Silence Therapy
Sometimes the hardest thing about dealing with emotions, stress and struggles can be listening to what your mind wants to tell you... Let's get into it.
Sep 23, 202218:17
Episode #48 - A night with Kaitlyn
She's back! I'm here with my lovely wife and we're going to get her view on how Aiden has progressed and some of the struggles we've dealt with in the past month or so. We'll also talk about some of the great things we've had happen over the past year, because it's never all bad.
Sep 16, 202248:49
Episode #47 - Where have you been?!
It's me, a-myka and I'm finally taking time for myself and posting the podcast again. Let's get into what's been going on and where Aiden is at! It's been a crazy couple of years but the progress has been crazy awesome!
Sep 09, 202226:21
Episode #46 - Confessions of a Broken Man
This may ruffle some feathers but often times there's more struggle than there is progress. There's more discontent than there is peace and there's more hurt, pain and sadness than there is joy. Lately, it's been extremely hard and not just for me. Let's get into it.
May 26, 202122:25
Episode #45 - I'm back!
Yeah, I know it's been a few months but I'm back! Let's review the last couple months and update with how Aiden has progressed!
Feb 01, 202117:41
Episode #44 - We started potty training!
Yeah... it's been a positive and challenging experience to say the least.
Nov 06, 202015:20
Episode #43 - Setting your priorities!
Let's face it, we have a million different things gunning for our attention and focus everyday. How do we weed through them to find what's really deserving of our time and a effort?
Oct 20, 202011:55
Episode #42 - I've been alone!!
It's been a rough week and a half with my family gone but I've realized a few things! With such silence and time for reflection I've found a part of who I am!
Oct 10, 202012:36
Episode #41 - How can we raise awareness?
Hearing about the various tragedies happening breaks my heart. It also worries me about the future and what Aiden will face. So, what can I do about it? Let's get into it!
Oct 07, 202010:43
Episode #40 - How can we climb mountains?
Obstacles can seem impossible to overcome, and there's certainly times where I've felt that. How can we turn these mountains into molehills?
Oct 02, 202013:38
Episode #39 - Hair. Yes, hair.
It isn't as weird as you may think and I talk about something pretty personal. Again, we're letting go and moving forward!
Sep 30, 202011:20
Episode #38 - Two surprise guests!
We're on a roll with letting go! Let's keep it going and make sure we slough off the stress and anxiety!
Sep 25, 202013:56
Episode #37 - This has been a transformational week!
Just the simple act of letting go has been so good for my mental health. I know that mental health is one thing that often gets forgotten and pushed to the side and it shouldn't be!
Sep 23, 202010:28
Episode #36 - This has helped Aiden grow SO much!
Honestly, providing praise has been one of the most influential tactics to helping Aiden learn and grow! What about when things are more frustrating? Let's get into it!
Sep 15, 202015:40
Episode #35 - Limits? No way!
It's inevitable, someone is going to say that my kid can't do it... or that they'll never be able to accomplish that. Bull!! We've personally heard it multiple times over the last 5 years and what has Aiden done?! Incredible things!!
Sep 11, 202014:34
Episode #34 - First Tuesday!
It's a whole new podcast! Okay... not really haha. Welcome to the Tuesday episode! Take a look at the promised document and let me know if there's more we can be doing for Aiden or if there's something you maybe haven't thought of!
Sep 09, 202012:43
Episode #33 - Exciting Announcement & Talking About Homeschooling.
Two big announcements and a brief update on how we're doing with home school!
Sep 04, 202014:30
Episode #32 - Why camping is different for us, right now.
Our family, possibly like yours, has to take certain things into consideration when doing family activities. Where will we be staying? Who is Aiden sleeping with? Can he sleep in his tent? Will there be other people around who he'll wake up? Its hard to do these things, but not impossible!
Aug 28, 202013:50
Episode #31 - How have we helped Aiden over the summer?
From not giving in and staying strong, here are some tips on how we've helped Aiden with his speech. (Even when we didn't know we were actively doing it.)
Aug 21, 202013:03
Episode #30 - Aiden, Summer Update.
There's been a lot of ups and downs this summer.and I wanted to share the most recent one! Then we'll talk about of the of the challenges and victories that have happened over the summer!
Aug 14, 202012:31
Episode #29 - In a Chaotic Time
...where can we find routine? Even when things have shut down and life seems to be in constant flux... has Aiden thrived, suffered? Both maybe?
Jun 21, 202013:22
Episode #28 - Quarantine w/Kaitlyn
Everyone is going through this trial, we're not alone even though it may seem and feel like it. Here's our experience so far!
Mar 27, 202021:29
Episode #27 - How we can be his "voice" right now.
How can we be the best advocates for our kids? Especially when communication can be a humungous wall. What are some of the best things we can do to make sure we're making the right decisions? We'll talk about it!
Mar 20, 202011:37
Episode #26 - Awareness over comparing. How can I be better?
We all compare our children to other childre , including siblings. It's natural and can be beneficial. But where do we draw the line and turn comparison into awareness? That's tonight's episode!
Mar 06, 202018:43
Episode #25 - Lessons learned at 3am.
Yes, sickness strikes again here. What is your experience when helping your child when they're ill? Sometimes it feels like wrestling a bear with slobbery boogers...
Feb 28, 202014:50
Episode #24 - How is Aiden doing?
It's time for an update! Let's talk about where he was, is and what's in the future!
Feb 14, 202017:06
Episode #23 - Reacting vs Responding
Difficulty always finds it's way into our lives. In fact, tonight I had a very difficult situation come up and what did I end up doing? Reacting... let's talk.
Feb 01, 202013:42
Episode #22 - How messy is your brain?
Let's continue along the lines of self-care. There's so much in life that's out of our control... kid's appointments, school drop-offs, therapies, blah... blah... blah. No matter what situation you're in, this one is important!
Jan 24, 202011:12
Episode #21 - You are important too!
Let's face it, we lose a bit of our identity when we become parents. It's part of the deal when we sign up bit the thing is... unless we recover some of what's been lost or try to keep some of it around... we end up sad, depressed and disheartened. Can you see why it may be important? Let's talk about what I've turned to to help keep me sane. What are your favorite hobbies?
Jan 17, 202009:44
Episode #20 - w/ Kaitlyn
She's back! I certainly love having my wife on the podcast with me. In this final episode of Season 1 we discuss how much has changed in the past couple of weeks as we both have let go of trying to completely control Aiden's world. How has it helped us? Find out now!
Jan 04, 202030:33
Episode #19 - Interview w/ Kyle Beckman
This holiday week I got to interview another parent of a child on the spectrum! Kyle is an awesome dad who is so in tune with his son's needs. Super grateful for this opportunity! Let's get into it!
Dec 27, 201936:14
Episode #18 - Letting go can be SO hard.
Being papabear is a good thing, until it isn't. Sometimes my desire to keep my kids from harm in any form has, in fact, kept them from experiencing life. How this one experience has really opened my eyes.
Dec 20, 201914:42
Episode #17 - Gratitude and Attitude
Who would have thought that this simple practice would make such a significant difference in my every day life? How has gratitude changed me?
Dec 13, 201913:37
Episode #16 - Why is it hard accepting help?
I can't be the only one that experiences the apprehension of accepting help... this is slowly changing though! How come it's so hard? Let's dive in!
Dec 07, 201915:15
Episode #15 - Holiday Mayhem and What to Do?
Ever feel like the holidays are both a gift and a curse? I'll tell you what... what we did this Thanksgiving was such an eye opener! Join me this week!
Nov 30, 201909:45
Episode #14 - Attitude Shifting, how researching has helped me change.
When new, unexpected things happen... sometimes there's a learning curve and our original thoughts end up changing. That's what has happened to me, and why researching is important. Without all the facts I found myself lost.
Nov 22, 201916:23
Episode #13 - ASD and Sensory Differences
This week I discuss some of the things that led us to believe Aiden was different, specifically how he processes his senses. Also, a mindset shift for me!
Nov 15, 201919:18
Episode #12 - Sick kids and day shift!
These last couple of weeks have been challenging but not for the same reasons as other weeks. Moved to day shift this last week all while our two youngest get sick... talk about struggles!
Nov 09, 201912:43
Episode #11 - 4 Everyday Tools
Welcome back! In this episode I share my top 4 tools that we use to help Aiden (and the rest of us) grow and prosper in this life! It's not easy being parents, but these have helped!
Oct 25, 201917:39
Episode #10 - A sister's point of view w/ Alayna.
I welcome my one and only daughter to the podcast! I ask her some questions about how life is like with having a little brother who has ASD. She's so sweet and has been super excited to be on the podcast!
Oct 18, 201925:49
Episode #9 - Understanding w/Kaitlyn!
I bring back my favorite guest, Kaitlyn! I wanted to tackle the issue of helping people better understand what my wife goes through every week. Be warned, we were up WAY early and we're a little giggly!
Oct 05, 201949:35
Episode #8 - Small Victories
Still a bit sick, but we're gonna do this! Tonight I talk about some of the things we've learned this last week with Aiden and his behavioral therapist. How can we overcome difficult outbursts and what if it doesn't work the first time around? Let's discuss!
Sep 27, 201925:07
Episode #7 - Burnout
Tonight we go into what we can do to help with burnout and realize that it's okay to take time for ourselves. What a coincidence that today was an especially rough day with Aiden. Enjoy!
Sep 20, 201917:43
Episode #6 - ASD & Sleep
Tonight we talk about how important sleep is, especially for those with ASD. We also talk about what we have had to and continue to go through with Aiden and his sleeping patterns, if you can call them that!
Sep 13, 201935:10
Episode #5 - w/ Kaitlyn Rangel
My first guest! The awesomely talented and very appreciated Kaitlyn, my wife! We get to know her and some of the struggles she has gone through raising Aiden.
Sep 06, 201944:01
Episode #4 - Opportunities
Today we talk about seizing opportunities that come up and why it's important to analyze but not suffer in analysis paralysis.
Aug 05, 201911:32
Episode #3 - Aiden
A little about our 3rd child and a few experiences I've had with him. Let's get to know him and find out what we're dealing with here.
Jul 25, 201911:51
Episode #2 - Finding Your Why
For me, finding my why is easy when my 3 year old son is crying for me as I walk out the door headed to work... there's got to be a better way.
Jul 20, 201910:10