The Reality of Special Education in Small Towns
Over the Thanksgiving holiday I was able to observe a speech therapy session with my grand daughter, Joon, who you...
How I Deal With Seasons of Loneliness
It seems that my son, Riley (who has autism), has been born into a perpetual season of loneliness. His difficulty to...
Action Items for When a Parent’s Health Suddenly Declines
I keep hearing the same thing in circles of my friends about parents getting older. It's this emotionally confusing time...
My Cerebral Palsy Helps Me Dance
Tell us a little bit about yourself… What’s your story?My name is Jerron Herman. I'm a professional dancer, writer, and thinker....
How I Helped People Understand My Son’s Additional Needs
My son, Chase, has big brown eyes that see life differently than others. I see Chase and those eyes every day....
A Caregiver’s Experience: Creating Structure At Home
We have four children. Our youngest son was born with Weaver Syndrome, which is a rare multisymptom disorder. He is...
Parenting Special Needs Children Together
People ask me what it’s like raising two boys with special needs, and I usually reply: "our life is a...
Addressing Sensory Issues: 8 Solutions For Children in the Classroom
Sensory issues affect millions of people who are facing a multitude of issues—as a caregiver, a parent or just a...
Date Night Ideas for Married Caregivers
Connecting with your spouse is not easy when you are caring for someone with special needs. For us, over the...
Reflecting on Holiday Traditions
This year, we asked a few of our wonderful contributors to share their own family holiday traditions. Here are a...