“I labeled this child ‘weird’ and the mom ‘crazy.’ I owe them both a huge apology.”
What I Wish I Knew, From A Teacher Turned Special Needs Parent
Parents—When In Doubt, Just Cut The Dang Grapes
“This sweet soul had to be operated on, under general anesthetic to remove the grape.”
Dear Parents: When You See A New Mom In Your Playgroup, TALK TO HER
“Some days we are all we have.”
‘Are you OK with this?’: Mom’s tearful goodbye to her foster son
“He was only supposed to be mine for four months. But then things changed.”
‘I have a stalker. She follows me everywhere, and I worry that she is ruining my life.’
“It wasn’t until I became a mother, that she tried to take complete control of my life.”
The 15 Habits That Raise Responsible Kids
Here are 15 everyday strategies guaranteed to increase your child’s “response-ability” quotient.
‘Autism is isolating’: Mom lays out clear cut ways to help maintain a sense of ‘community’ for severely autistic daughter
“Sadie’s first birthday celebration was standing room only, and her 2nd birthday party was just my family of four. We were alone in this journey.”
To My Birth Mother: I Don’t Think We’ll Ever Meet, But I Already Know You
“I am adopted, and I am so very lucky.”
To the Graduating Class of 2018: ‘Please don’t make the same mistake. Don’t put your family through what we are going through.’
“Our bodies were numb. We immediately felt empty and completely alone inside. ‘How can this nightmare be real?'”
How Having a Child with Special Needs Can Turn You into a Professional Dancer
“My grace on the dance floor becomes effortless with each day and each new encounter.”