by Erin Croyle | Jan 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
“I don’t know how you do it.” Parents like us hear this statement all the time. My standard COVID reply has become, “I’m not.” It’s been almost a year in lockdown. And parents of kids with disabilities are not OK. We feel forgotten. In many states,...
by Erin Croyle | Jul 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
All does not mean all. Anyone with a disability knows that. This pandemic is magnifying the problem tenfold. The Centers for Disease Control hosted a live Question and Answer session this week about factors affecting reopening schools. One person...
by Erin Croyle | Oct 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
When is it time to get off the therapy hamster wheel? From the moment our babies are diagnosed, we start thinking about therapy. One mom I know was trying to set up early intervention services while pregnant after she received a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome....
by Erin Croyle | Apr 19, 2018 | BABY, Early Intervention, IEP, KIDS, Medical Team, New Mom/Dad, RELATIONSHIPS
We all know occupational therapy (OT) is important, but how many of us really understand what it is? What it’s meant to achieve? Some of us know we need to advocate for it but can’t really explain why it’s needed. The simple answer: Occupational therapists help people...
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...
