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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’ve realized that parenting, for me, is managing guilt. Guilt about not doing enough, guilt about not giving my kids enough...just silly doubts in my mind that I need to silence from time to time.
Categories: Family Support
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.
Categories: 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.
Categories: Family Support
My son losing his first tooth reminded me of how some seemingly small, predictable things of life can take on whole different meanings–and require different parenting skills–for children with disabilities.
Categories: Family Support
I have learned that not everyone is capable of providing emotional support to parents of children with disabilities. There is limited help available with the day-to-day struggles associated with managing time, appointments, and responsibilities.
Categories: Family Support
Parents of children with disabilities deal with many emotions and stresses. The daily demands of life and the needs of your child can often lead to feelings of isolation.
Categories: Family Support
We had a recent experience that reminded us how important it is to plan ahead in order to have a successful outing with our kids.
Categories: Family Support
Scheduling can sometimes be the difficult part of parenting a child with autism. Here's how I handle it.
Categories: Family Support
An open letter to so many of our close friends.
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