by Erin Croyle | Nov 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
The widespread inequities and ableism that 2020 has brought to the surface is palpable. Palpable – a feeling so intense it seems tangible. Do you feel it? How is it manifesting inside of you? Anger? Frustration? Sadness? Exhaustion? All of the above? Perhaps the worst...
by Guest Author | Oct 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
By Anonymous Parents of children with disabilities and special health care needs are a different breed. We are parents PLUS researchers, advocates, case managers, tutors, nurses, and coaches. A surprising amount of parents have more than one child with who is not...
by Erin Croyle | May 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
An amazing school year is akin to spotting a unicorn when you have a child with a disability. You dream about it. You might sketch what you think it looks like. But actually seeing it, touching it, living it? It seems like we have better chances winning the lottery....
by Erin Croyle | Apr 10, 2020 | Child Find, Extended Family, Finding Balance, Help, KIDS, Parents, Preschool, RELATIONSHIPS, Uncategorized, YOU
If there was ever a time to celebrate the siblings of individuals with disabilities, it is now. I have three children. Arlo is 9; he has Down syndrome, ADHD, hearing loss, and medical issues that make him high risk during this pandemic. Emil is 7, Maya is 4; they are...
by Erin Croyle | Nov 3, 2017 | BABY, Help, Life Hacks, New Mom/Dad, Parents, YOU
The more trips we take around the sun, the more “I never thought I’d do that” notches we acquire on our ever-expanding belts. When you add disability into the mix, we can surprise ourselves in pretty bizarre ways. Case in point – tonight I gave my son a haircut while...
