by Erin Croyle | Dec 10, 2015 | BABY, Diagnosis, Finding Balance, Parents, PREGNANCY, Prenatal Diagnosis
We are often so caught up in trying to do everything we can for our children, we lose sight of what is important. In the moment, everything is critical: find the right therapist, craft the perfect IEP, create tangible goals, keep up with every recommended doctors...
by Erin Croyle | Oct 19, 2015 | ABOUT, BABY, Child Find, Diagnosis, Finding Balance, KIDS, Parents, Uncategorized, YOU
Noticing your child is developing differently can be one of the hardest things we face as parents. An official diagnosis can often lead to a period of mourning. It’s something that is difficult to understand unless you’ve been there. Even then, we all handle it in our...
by Erin Croyle | Oct 8, 2015 | Finding Balance, Help, Individuals, Parents, YOU
Have you ever thought about the first time you ever felt different? Take a moment and let it sink in. Recalling moments like that is an eye opening experiment when you consider how many people are reminded of their differences every single day. Someone in a wheelchair...
by Erin Croyle | Oct 1, 2015 | Finding Balance, Parents, YOU
When we get caught up in the day-to-day nuances of raising a child with a disability, we tend to dwell on the tough stuff: IEP meetings, doctor’s appointments, developmental delays, behavioral challenges. When we get a chance to talk to our friends or family, we often...
by Erin Croyle | Sep 24, 2015 | Friends and Acquaintances, Help, Parents, RELATIONSHIPS, Uncategorized, YOU
Developing and maintaining meaningful relationships can be difficult for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We see it every day at playgrounds, schools, and gatherings. We’re reminded of it everywhere we go. Recently a well-intentioned family...
