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As parents, the work of assuring our child feels safe, secure, and valued at home, school, and in the community is challenging and full of risks. In Sandra Kaufmann’s book, she shares relatable ordeals and hard decisions their family had to make for their daughter 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
Summer is near and that means so are the bugs. With kids, especially kids with disabilities, we have to be very aware of chemicals and harsh toxins that we may use. Here are some safe do-it-yourself (DIY) ideas to keep the bugs off and enjoy your summer.
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
After one year at a high school that was not helping our son, we were able to get a transfer to the high school across town. And to our surprise our son is now a rock star.
Categories: Family Support, Education & Schools
I just knew something was not right with my newly adopted son. If I knew then what I know now, I would have listened more closely to my inner voice.
Categories: Family Support
As an adoptee and adopter, I have experienced the trauma associated with adoption firsthand.
Categories: Family Support
In my journey as a mother, I have grown from a place of frailty to a place of strength thanks to the support of mentors and friends. Here are reflections on lessons learned that all parents can benefit from.
Categories: Family Support
When you have a child with disabilities, you find yourself in a whole new world. You meet people you probably would have never known had it not been for your child. Some of these new relationships become as strong (or stronger) than those you have with your own family.
Categories: Family Support
Our foster son RG started out with some learning and behavioral difficulties, but quickly thrived in a stable home and thanks to the supports of family and community.
Categories: Family Support, Education & Schools