We never want to think or talk about it, but how prepared are you for the future if something were to happen to you or your spouse? Who would look after your child with special health care needs and what important things would they need to know?
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
After many years of the isolated, parallel play, my son finally discovered friends.
Categories: Family Support
Even the best thought out plans can go wrong, especially with changes in our children's schools.
Categories: Family Support, Education & Schools
Being a working mother of a child with disabilities isn't easy and can be incredibly tiring for everyone in the family, especially the mom.
Categories: Family Support
There are so many different people that cross your path when you have a child with disabilities. Who are the real angels to you and your child?
Categories: Family Support
With every passing year in the world of being a parent of a child with special health care needs, you have the day to day struggles, the fun holidays, and some surprises. Good and bad.
Categories: Family Support
If you have a child with a disability, I am sure you know that it takes a village to help raise a kiddo with special health care needs.
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
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
As a mother of a teenager with autism, I am beginning to see public inclusion changes that are designed to accommodate children with disabilities.
Categories: Family Support