What is guardianship? Are there other options? One parent shares her emotional response to learning about guardianship and the many alternatives.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
After my daughter Casey passed away in 2016, I knew that life would never be the same. I understood that there would be good days and bad days. I also totally expected different things to trigger emotions. Some of the triggers I never saw coming though.
Categories: Family Support
Some people refer to their close friends as their "tribe" or their "extended family." In the disability world, I have heard moms refer to each other as "sister by circumstance." Regardless of what you call them—even if you have nothing else in common other than your kids—having another mom who gets it is so important.
Categories: Family Support
When we changed my son's daily routine, I had to seek out some comfort and stability. Here's how I did it.
Categories: Family Support
What I wish I could've told myself when I was the parent of very young children.
Categories: Family Support
Our children depend on us to care for them every day. So we have to stay healthy. Here are some things I do to care for myself.
Categories: Family Support
Our doctor sent orders to get some new testing on my son. I called over to the office where the testing would be done, to set up the appointment. Boy, what an ordeal!
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
When getting together with new friends doesn’t work out…
Categories: Family Support
A school-based setting may not work well for your child with disabilities. It didn’t for our son. We tried homeschooling and found it suited him much better.
Categories: Education & Schools
Medical supplies are a funny thing. Some items we get with ease and they start to pile up. Others seem near impossible to get our hands on. Here are some tips to help make sure that your child has the supplies they need.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support