Connection with another is the most natural occurrence in a human life. From the instant a child is born, we talk about ways to connect, laying upon his mother’s bosom for skin to skin contact, for the mother-to-child bond that is so crucial. When we’re sad or elated, even going about the normal routine of…
Category Archives: Day In And Day Out
The Bright Spot
Yesterday was rough all over. I’m still recovering from our trip last week – behind on everything. My semi-chronic neck pain is back with a vengeance thanks to the long hours of driving. I barked at the kids about little stuff but didn’t have the energy to keep them occupied and out of trouble. I even…
Watching with Pride
One of the most rewarding things a parent can experience is watching their special needs child interact with unaffected peers. And no matter how many times I have witnessed this interaction, I always seem to experience the same emotional cycle of anticipation, anxiety and then pride. Last weekend was no exception.
Do you still follow your dreams?
Do you still nurture your own dreams? I’m headed across the country to She Speaks in North Carolina next week. It’s the next step in my journey toward a dream. In preparation, I’ve been thinking a lot about dreams and purpose. Hours have passed writing a book proposal, working on talks for the speaker evaluation…
My Love/Hate Relationship with Botox
And since I’ve blogged about it a LOT, I’m sure you all are beginning to hate it too! (To bring you up to speed-March 14 May 5, and May 9.) The “typical” dosing schedule for children receiving Botox injections are usually every 6 months. Since Jillian plays by her own rules (which I swear is…
Preparing for the Election
Other than the time I ran for a seat in the student association of my university, I’ve never been more engaged in an election before. In Ontario, Canada, there is a provincial election coming up. Since the provinces manage health, education and social services, the government that gets formed this time will more important to…
No, Not, won’t, can’t…The Negativity disease
I’m on facebook a lot…so much it’s an addiction, I think. But there are people that I connect with on there that I wouldn’t necessarily be able to otherwise. I have over 200 friends (and I actually know these people <surprisingly>). But I find that there are people that post Negative thoughts a lot, I…
Educating the Medical Community…
So many times, as I’ve said before, we confuse the line between being ugly and being an advocate. Being an advocate is rooted in being educated–therefore, we are then prepared to educate others. Unfortunately, the loud, brash family is also going to get the attention (and they’ll do it claiming advocacy). This is not advancing…
NOT one of the girls …
What happens when you are the only man in a group of special-needs moms? How can you keep from becoming one of the “girls?”