It’s hard to parent a child with a disability in the best of times. We all know the toll it can take on us physically, emotionally, financially. But one of the hardest hit places may be in our marriages.
Categories: Family Support
People with disabilities, just like people without disabilities, need friends and activities and to belong to a community.
Categories: Family Support, Transition to Adulthood
My son was born with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy (CP). His entire life we’ve been working under the assumption that this diagnosis was our primary focus. Until we discovered it wasn’t anymore.
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Doggie bags are not just for food anymore. Here are some tips on things you should not toss out when you leave the hospital.
Categories: Insurance & Financial Help, Family Support
As a trauma-informed parent, you are ready with the knowledge and understanding to help guide your child through their trauma and in the direction of healing.
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My son, who is now 17, has just been invited to his first prom. It is sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation.
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Just when I thought maybe the “autism thing” was calming down. And that maybe I had a few months to catch my breath before researching everything I needed to know about guardianship before my son turns 18. Wham–another big change brought us back to reality.
Categories: Family Support, Transition to Adulthood
This query came from my accomplished, well-read, beautiful, and talented adult child. Bet you didn’t see that one coming? Neither did I!
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Parenting a child with a disability usually means sleep deprivation. Learning how to get sleep when and however you can be challenging. Here are my tips for getting sleep.
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Support is out there for families of individuals with disabilities–you just have to ask! Take advantage of the community of others who are going through the same things as your family.
Categories: Family Support, Transition to Adulthood