by Erin Croyle | Oct 28, 2015 | Finding Balance, Help, Parents, Uncategorized
What do you do when you really need to blow off some steam? Whether disability has always been in our lives or is our new normal, we all have rough days when reality can smack you in the face. It can feel unbearable. I was at the breaking point recently after taking...
by Guest Author | Oct 21, 2015 | Help, Parents, YOU
I’ve been thinking that I’m an expert on most things disability, and most certainly Down syndrome since I have a young daughter with an extra copy of the 21st chromosome. The moment I realized I was wrong was oh so very awkward. I was at a Down syndrome conference....
by Erin Croyle | Oct 19, 2015 | ABOUT, BABY, Child Find, Diagnosis, Finding Balance, KIDS, Parents, Uncategorized, YOU
Noticing your child is developing differently can be one of the hardest things we face as parents. An official diagnosis can often lead to a period of mourning. It’s something that is difficult to understand unless you’ve been there. Even then, we all handle it in our...
by Erin Croyle | Oct 8, 2015 | Finding Balance, Help, Individuals, Parents, YOU
Have you ever thought about the first time you ever felt different? Take a moment and let it sink in. Recalling moments like that is an eye opening experiment when you consider how many people are reminded of their differences every single day. Someone in a wheelchair...
by Erin Croyle | Oct 1, 2015 | Finding Balance, Parents, YOU
When we get caught up in the day-to-day nuances of raising a child with a disability, we tend to dwell on the tough stuff: IEP meetings, doctor’s appointments, developmental delays, behavioral challenges. When we get a chance to talk to our friends or family, we often...
