Before my son was born, I was in great shape. That changed after he came along. But here's how I'm taking care of myself again.
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.
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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the impact my son’s disability has on my older, neurotypical son.
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If your child goes to college, you’ll find that there are differences in how education for a student with a disability is handled.
Categories: Education & Schools
What would life be like if my son didn’t have cerebral palsy?
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Making a decision that goes against your doctor’s advice is tough to do but sometimes we must make those decisions. Learn about one family’s decision-making process when in this position.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
I’ve been thinking a lot about how to protect my son from bullying, but the older he gets, the more I must relinquish control of his activities. Here are some ideas to help our kids protect themselves as they become more independent.
Categories: Family Support
Learning to appreciate who your child as an individual is as important as guiding them to learn skills.
Categories: Family Support
As parents of children with disabilities, we strive to control as many things as we can—in a reality filled with things we cannot.
Categories: Family Support
There are so many moments where I realize how isolating being a parent of a child with disabilities can be, but then I also realize that most of that isolation is self-imposed.
Categories: Family Support