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Navigate Life Texas: Resources for kids with disabilities and special needs
Navigate Life Texas: Resources for kids with disabilities and special needs
I first heard about sibling workshops a couple of years ago. As a sibling myself, I was incredibly impressed with this concept but did not know much about it.
Categories: Family Support
While gifts are never required and rarely expected, sometimes we want to do something special for the amazing people that help with our child’s care. Trying to find just the right gift or a gift idea for many people without breaking the bank can be a challenge. Here are some great ideas for all budgets.
Categories: Family Support
“We Are Family” is one of my favorite songs of all time, and here in Midland, we have found our special family.
Categories: Family Support
Finding resources, support, and other services we need to help our children with disabilities can be very challenging. Often when we do find an organization or service, we think we’re the last to hear about it. It’s easy to see other families and assume they know all about that great support group you found, or Medicaid waivers, or whatever. Many times, they don’t.
Categories: Family Support
As I realize my 15-year-old isn't a child anymore, it's hard not to continue seeing him as my baby—no matter the age, the gender, the disability.
Categories: Family Support
There are days when I want to give up and resign from being the mom. But I don’t. And here is why.
Categories: Family Support
Sibling birth order creates family dynamics, but in some cases, the birth order changes when a child with a disability is added to the family. So don’t always believe in the typical birth order myths.
Categories: Family Support
The older my son gets, the more I realize that he is routine driven. Wake up is at the exact same time. Meals have to be at the exact same time. Naps have to be at the exact same time. We can deviate from the routine slightly, provided that the deviation isn’t severe…but for the most part, we are driven by routine.
Categories: Family Support
Wheelchairs must have regular adjustments for a growing child. Some you can do at home, others need input and help from therapists, doctors, and mobility providers.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
Here are some helpful tips and resources for raising a child with a disability from a mom who’s raised two!
Categories: Family Support