As a parent, we hope that our adult children will share our love and passion of caring for people with a disability. But what if they don’t share our passion? One mom shares her thoughts on the subject.
Categories: Family Support
Most people have 5 years to prepare for their child to enter kindergarten. If your child needs special education, you are thrown into the school system when your child is only 3. What should you expect, and how can you prepare?
Categories: Education & Schools
Having another baby after having a child with special health care needs is a huge decision. Each person needs to focus on what is best for their families and not what everyone else thinks. The only people that matter when making that choice is you and your partner.
Categories: Family Support
After getting the life-changing news that we were going to be parents, Rick and I had to face the challenges of parenting a child with profound health care needs.
Categories: Family Support
A mom of three discusses how to make bedtime a little easier.
Categories: Family Support
I’ve been thinking a lot about how to protect my son from bullying, but the older he gets, the more I must relinquish control of his activities. Here are some ideas to help our kids protect themselves as they become more independent.
Categories: Family Support
I realize that while I may be an educated parent, I can always learn something new to help my son and other families navigate the world of disabilities. I have learned so much in an online course called "Partners in Policymaking."
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
All parents play an important role as their child’s advocate. For parents of children with disabilities, this role may last a lifetime. Yet it is also about giving your child the support they need to make their own choices.
Categories: Family Support
I love my twin brother James more than I can put into words. Being a sibling to someone with a disability has been so incredibly eye-opening. It’s been a roller coaster sometimes. I know I am just as important to him as he is to me, and our relationship supports us both.
Categories: Family Support
Monthly goals help keep your family on track. Here are some ideas for parents to help keep everyone on track and moving forward.
Categories: Family Support