Sibling Rivalry
I shared a few weeks back about the upsides of raising a child with special needs, especially all the time...
Eight Tips When Your Special Needs Child Has Surgery
This week marks two years since we flew our son to Midwestern Children’s Hospital for a very specific surgery to...
Different Possibilities
I had never heard of Williams Syndrome until I read an article about that shooting tragedy on April 10, 2017...
Finding the Silver Lining When Life is Depressing
I suppose we all have those times in our lives where we wonder “why me?” “what else can happen?” or...
Losing My Mother to Her Battle with Pancreatic Cancer
Caregivers come in all shapes and sizes. All professions and personalities. All races and genders. For so many it's not...
Overcoming Epilepsy as a Self-Advocate
What's your story? Tell us about yourself. My name is Chrissy and I am 25 years old. I have been...
How to Take ACTION for Someone Having a Seizure in Public
Would you know what to do if you saw someone having a seizure in public? Would you be brave enough...
Managing Expectations as a Special Needs Parent
At two-and-a-half years old, Emersyn Faith can say three and four-word sentences. She responds appropriately to questions and commands and...
Why Do My Son’s Abilities Surprise You?
"Oh, wow, he can read!" the woman commented. We were in Jamaica at our hotel's coffee bar. Max had been...
What These Parents of Children With Down Syndrome Want You to Know
Today, March 21st, is World Down syndrome Day. We celebrate the many caregivers out there who are dedicated to enhancing...