by Erin Croyle | Dec 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Real heroes don’t wear capes. Often they are regular people who have the courage to speak the truth. The Center for Family Involvement’s Co-Director and Director of the Family to Family Network Virginia Nickie Brandenburger shares: “When I reflect on the early...
by Guest Author | Oct 22, 2018 | BABY, Elementary School, Help, KIDS, New Mom/Dad, Parents, Preschool, Puberty, YOU
By Jenny Wise Sleeping can be an issue for anyone, but for children with autism, the prevalence of sleep disorders is high. According to Spectrum News 44 to 86 percent of children with autism have issues with sleep, including falling and staying asleep. Not only does...
by Erin Croyle | Nov 3, 2017 | BABY, Help, Life Hacks, New Mom/Dad, Parents, YOU
The more trips we take around the sun, the more “I never thought I’d do that” notches we acquire on our ever-expanding belts. When you add disability into the mix, we can surprise ourselves in pretty bizarre ways. Case in point – tonight I gave my son a haircut while...
by Guest Author | Nov 30, 2016 | Finding Balance, Friends and Acquaintances, Home Life, Individuals, Parents, RELATIONSHIPS, Uncategorized
By Lisa Richard Helping people connect with other families and gain access to resources is one of my passions. That’s why I became the Rural Outreach Specialist for the Center for Family Involvement. Recently I had the opportunity to help a church here in Southwest VA...
by Erin Croyle | Aug 27, 2015 | Finding Balance, Help, Parents, Uncategorized, YOU
A mom is leaving a therapy center with her 3-year-old son. He has autism and difficulties with transitions. The little boy is having a terrible meltdown; screaming, kicking, hitting, collapsing to the floor. Exasperated, the mother manages to get him just outside the...
