by Erin Croyle | Sep 13, 2017 | Elementary School, Friends and Acquaintances, Help, KIDS, Parents, RELATIONSHIPS, Uncategorized, YOU
I had to plead with our city’s soccer league to let my 7-year-old son play. I registered Arlo and his almost 5-year-old brother Emil months ago for the fall season. Since Arlo has Down syndrome I requested he be put on the same team as his little brother, thinking...
by Erin Croyle | Aug 29, 2017 | BABY, Finding Balance, Home Life, Individuals, Marriage, New Mom/Dad, Parents, RELATIONSHIPS, Uncategorized, YOU
“Life comes at you fast, sometimes. Go hug your lovies and never forget to live every minute of every day.” These are words from a dear friend and mentor who unexpectedly lost her wife. They had been together nearly three decades. I am heartbroken. It shouldn’t take a...
by Guest Author | Aug 27, 2017 | Elementary School, Help, High School, KIDS, Middle School, Parents, YOU
Every school year, parents have back to school rituals. For some it’s those first day photos. For others it’s celebratory ice cream. When you have a child with a disability, it’s usually many things that can be very involved; and it almost always includes a letter to...
by Guest Author | Aug 25, 2017 | BABY, Extended Family, Home Life, Individuals, New Mom/Dad, RELATIONSHIPS, YOU
Delaney Beatty is the daughter of Lisa Richard, our Rural Outreach Specialist at the Center for Family Involvement. Delaney wrote the following essay as part of the application process for medical school. She is currently living in Tennessee with her new husband and...
by Erin Croyle | Aug 7, 2017 | BABY, Complications, Diagnosis, Finding Balance, New Mom/Dad, Parents, PREGNANCY, Prenatal Diagnosis, Uncategorized, YOU
My first-born turns 7 today. His birthday is always bittersweet. I love celebrating him. But remembering that particular time in my life is always a bit difficult. Seven years ago my world got flipped upside down. Sure, every parent can say that. But for us it’s...
