Month: January 2019

Have You Burned Out On Your Research About Your Child’s Disability?

Have You Burned Out On Your Research About Your Child’s Disability?

When my son was first diagnosed with Autism, I visited the local Autism Society and brought home armloads of books. Then I returned again and got more stacks of books which I delved into. Autism, ADHD, Sensory Disorder, I tried to find out every single thing I could. It continued for a couple months. Autism wasn’t a diagnosis I was expecting nor was it one I knew a lot about. I burned out on all those books. Read more…

Two Halves Make a Whole Me- Creativity and Service

Two Halves Make a Whole Me- Creativity and Service

“Creating something is life-giving, freeing, exhilarating. It makes me feel alive and not just exist. It feeds something inside of me that craves expression. There have been multiple medical studies over the years about just how important it is to create and how it can cause healing and help us in other ways.” Read more…

I Mourn the Loss of Frilly Dresses and Childhood

I Mourn the Loss of Frilly Dresses and Childhood

“I’m forced to say a fond farewell to all the beautiful dresses I loved dressing her in. The dresses she got just as much joy out of. Instead, I’m trying to embrace the new fashion choices of t-shirts that read, “Smart, Cool, and Good Looking Like Daddy”, or Wonder Woman shirts with the words “Strength and Power”, or “Watch Me Dance”. ” Read more…

My Favorite Things: Books

My Favorite Things: Books

This week I’m focusing on books. One of my most favorite things which if you have been reading this blog for long, you will know. So on to what I have been reading. Read more. . .

Have An 18-Month Old? You Need A Nap!

Have An 18-Month Old? You Need A Nap!

“My children are now 10 and 12. They are no longer little tiny kids. My son and I can now wear the same pants and shoes. I had forgotten what it is like with little ones around.” Read more…

Am I Safe? Siblings of Special Needs Children

Am I Safe? Siblings of Special Needs Children

“Another child who needed love, attention, and care. Sometimes because of the sheer emergent nature of her brother’s needs she didn’t always get what she needed. It was never on purpose, but sometimes it happened.” Read more. . .