by Erin Croyle | Apr 25, 2016 | Finding Balance, Parents, Uncategorized, YOU
“Make sure you take care of yourself, too.” Parents hear that all of the time. When you’re the parent of a child with special needs it’s not only more important, it’s more difficult. Taking care of you takes time and “me time” is a hot commodity. Because of this, many...
by Erin Croyle | Apr 20, 2016 | Advocacy, Individuals, Parents, Self-Advocacy, Uncategorized, YOU
People often ask me how to become an advocate – how can they do more? Being an advocate is such a dynamic existence. You have the opportunity to shape lives as your own experience evolves. You’re constantly sharing what you’re learning so you can help others....
by Erin Croyle | Apr 6, 2016 | Caregivers, Extended Family, Finding Balance, Grandparents, Help, Parents, RELATIONSHIPS, Uncategorized, YOU
Nothing can prepare you for the moment you find out your child has a disability. It slams into you like a freight train. As we pick up the pieces of our former selves and put them back together, we become more informed, worldly, and compassionate people. It’s a...