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HOW MY CHILD SHAPED MY LIFE – FATHER’S DAY EDITION

HOW MY CHILD SHAPED MY LIFE – FATHER’S DAY EDITION

by Erin Croyle | Jun 14, 2018 | BABY, Diagnosis, Extended Family, Finding Balance, New Mom/Dad, Parents, RELATIONSHIPS, Uncategorized, YOU

Having a child transforms you. Having a child with a disability can change not just you, but the way you see the world. We hear from a lot of mothers about this unique journey. But what about dads? We asked several fathers of children with disabilities how their child...
THE REAL WORK BEGINS

THE REAL WORK BEGINS

by Guest Author | Jun 6, 2018 | Advocacy, Extended Family, Friends and Acquaintances, Individuals, Parents, RELATIONSHIPS, Self-Advocacy, YOU

By Erin Mahone May just ended a few days ago. I am exhausted. I live with a mental health diagnosis. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I am Jewish. May is Jewish American Heritage Month. I am a mother. May is Mother’s Day. And May is my husband’s and my...
UGLY WORDS AND A SURPRISE REASON TO BE THANKFUL

UGLY WORDS AND A SURPRISE REASON TO BE THANKFUL

by Guest Author | Nov 22, 2016 | BABY, Diagnosis, Early Intervention, Finding Balance, KIDS, Middle School, Parents, Uncategorized, YOU

By Nickie Brandenburger Parenting is challenging. When a child has a special need – the challenges can pile up a lot faster. The child is subjected to assessments, labels, and words that the parents have to decipher. While all the testing and labeling is designed to...

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