I wrote this guest post recently and have been asked several times to repost the list portion. This list is what I wish another person had sit down and explained to all my friends and family….the things I would have told everyone if I’d understood at diagnosis. The things that could have saved friendships and…
The Cutest Miracle Ever!
He’s handsome! He’s amazing! He’s a miracle, and he is very, very loved! Meet Tyler, and his Mom, Nancy… Tell me a little about yourself and your family. My name is Nancy and I am a wife and mother. I am married to Dallas and we have a son who is almost 3. His name…
You Know You Are The Parent…..
Okay. After of week of lacing up my Army boots and marching head first into the battle of getting Parker the proper vent for his needs, I’m ready to have a light hearted moment. Or several. How about if we create a list of how ‘You Know You Are A Parent Of A Kid With…
Photographing Your Children
If you have children, photography is probably one of your hobbies. I want to help you learn to photograph your child so that you capture the images you want which will be cherished throughout your lifetime and beyond. The second and fourth Saturdays of each month, I will give photography tips to help you chronicle…
The Realities of Reflux…
My husband always jokes that he can tell what kind of a day it has been by peeking out onto the back deck to see what has been hosed down during the day… However, some weeks are too much for even humor to salvage. Anyone who has raised a child (or two or three) suffering…
Finishing the Game
Yesterday, my son and I played an entire game of Chutes and Ladders without him crying or running out of the room, even when he didn’t win. This has been a long time coming. Michael has wanted to play board games for the last couple of years, but would usually quit in tears when it…
Stress-Busting
As parents, we wear many hats. We are parents, teachers, tutors, cooks, chauffeurs, mediators, health-care advocates—the list goes on. It’s a job that poses many challenges; but it also provides tremendous rewards. The hugs, kisses, and smiles are priceless! Some days the hustle-and-bustle of our parenting gig and all our other jobs can leave us…
5 Minutes for Special Needs Books
Stay tuned for how you can receive a FREE copy of this book. Details below! Today’s selection, Down Syndrome and Vitamin Therapy (Kemanso Publishing Ltd., 2003) by Kent MacLeod is a tough one to talk about—not because it’s hard to find, or difficult to read, but because it goes to the heart of one of…
Homework with the Wheel
Most responsible parents (a group to which I like to think I belong) discourage their children from doing their homework in front of the television. I’ve lightened up a bit since my children have moved to middle and high school and will let them listen to their I-Pods while doing their homework. But, if their…
Our Village
Today we are up at our local Children’s Hospital. More testing. The story of our lives. Parker has a major surgery coming up in November and we need to get some problems figured out before we hook everything back up. Yeah, we’re a bit worried about today’s procedure. Parker has a history of giving his…