Do we all have that “what if?” moment—when you wonder what the world would be like if your child didn’t have a disability?
Categories: Family Support
When a child finally wants to put in his 2 cents.
Categories: Family Support
Over the years our family has bought a ton of different items that were supposed to be helpful and make life easier. Sadly, most of them failed. Instead of making life easier, it made the situation worse. Here are the things that worked for us.
Categories: Family Support
A child who has a chronic illness often must experience treatment that is distressing–for them and the whole family. Here is how our family makes it less stressful.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
Sometimes I have moments where I just can't believe this is my life. How did I get here?
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Before I had my son, I was a special education teacher. I was one of those teachers who believed that these "special" kids needed to be kept safe. After teaching in a self-contained special education class, my views slowly started to change.
Categories: Family Support, Education & Schools, Transition to Adulthood
Without all the legal documents, we can’t be sure our children who have special health care needs will get the care and services they need if something happens to us. Final plans are not fun, but will make a huge difference in your child’s future.
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Raising a child with mental health issues may involve therapeutic parenting. It is hard, but worth the work.
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Parents can heal from a lot of things and forgive most of the time. But some things don’t heal.
Categories: Family Support
You should get a second opinion if you are uncomfortable with your child’s treatment information or diagnosis.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support