by Erin Croyle | Mar 12, 2019 | BABY, Career, College, Elementary School, Extended Family, Finding Balance, Friends and Acquaintances, Job Training, KIDS, Middle School, New Mom/Dad, Parents, RELATIONSHIPS, TRANSITION, YOU
The sleepover: it is a rite of passage for most children, and even more so their parents. But it is far more complicated for children with disabilities. Some kids need attention or medical care throughout the night. Others are far more comfortable with their routine...
by Guest Author | Aug 16, 2018 | BABY, Elementary School, Friends and Acquaintances, KIDS, New Mom/Dad, RELATIONSHIPS
By Valerie Abbott To the mother I met today on the beach, After our brief encounter today on the shore in North Carolina, I felt compelled to say a few things to you. But, I couldn’t – because you had already packed up and headed home after a long, exhausting day. So,...
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...
by Guest Author | Sep 23, 2015 | Help, Individuals, Self-Advocacy, Uncategorized, YOU
When I first was introduced to Personal Care Attendant (PCA) services, I didn’t know what I was doing. I had never worked before, much less been the employer. I had to learn how to manage employees so that I could get the care I needed. By no means am I the expert of...
by Erin Croyle | Sep 17, 2015 | Finding Balance, Help, Uncategorized, YOU
Let’s talk therapy. And I’m not talking about our children this time. We all know we do everything we can so they get what they need and then some. I’m talking about you – the primary caregiver. So many parents I talk to are stressed out. Taking care of children is...
