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HOW ‘CARING FOR YOU’ HELPS EVERYONE ELSE

HOW ‘CARING FOR YOU’ HELPS EVERYONE ELSE

by Erin Croyle | May 17, 2016 | Finding Balance, Parents, YOU

This May, I decided to start taking better care of myself. Caring for a child with a disability comes along with a unique set of stressors. And I realized I’ve developed some not so great habits in dealing with that extra stress. Read more here: TAKING CARE OF YOU I...
HIDDEN COSTS OF PARENTING A CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

HIDDEN COSTS OF PARENTING A CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

by Erin Croyle | May 12, 2016 | BABY, Caregivers, Help, New Mom/Dad, Parents, RELATIONSHIPS, Uncategorized, YOU

Ever look at your savings and wonder where all the money is going? Being a parent is expensive. When you have a child who has additional needs, the cost goes up exponentially. Medical bills, co-pays, and adaptive equipment – we budget for these things. We know they’re...
BRIDGING THE CULTURAL GAPS

BRIDGING THE CULTURAL GAPS

by Guest Author | May 4, 2016 | Extended Family, Help, Individuals, Parents, RELATIONSHIPS, Self-Advocacy, Uncategorized, YOU

by Angela West I always knew I wanted to work with families who had children with disabilities. While I was getting my master’s degree at Virginia Commonwealth University, I envisioned myself working at the state level. Once I started interviewing after...

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