Our Best Summer at Home With Autism and Two New Puppies

Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. Today I’m joined by my wife, Kailee. We recorded on the last night of summer break. We looked back on a calm and hopeful season at home, two new Great Pyrenees puppies, and how we plan to handle back to school. We share wins from the pool to the backyard and talk about why boundaries, simple routines, and steady love matter so much in our house.

We also open up about Wyatt’s summer progress. Sleep has been more consistent. Safety is improving. Meltdowns feel lighter. Kailee talks about the shows that keep her going. I explain how we use pediatric chiropractic and why we chose a flexible homeschool path this year. You are the CEO of your family. You get to make the call.

Key Takeaways

• Two Great Pyrenees puppies changed our rhythm and helped with safety and comfort.
• Better sleep led to calmer mornings and stronger days for everyone.
• Consistency and clear boundaries made home feel safer and easier to manage.
• Pediatric chiropractic has supported regulation and steady gains.
• Homeschooling gives us space to learn life skills and protect peace.
• Less can be more with therapies, especially during busy seasons.
• Door safety and yard freedom are big growth markers for elopement risk.
• Community helps, from encouraging podcasts to local support.
• Hope grows when we notice small wins and keep going.
• Parents lead the team at home, so trust your judgement and your pace.

Resources

• Experience Miracles Podcast with Dr. Tony Ebel, Episode 131, Five Daily Habits to Help Autism Parents Stay Strong
• Our First Rodeo Podcast
• PX Docs directory for pediatric chiropractic providers
• Maximum Potential Chiropractic, Medina and Westlake, Ohio

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