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Government Support: Families Receiving Help for Their Special Needs Children

I don’t believe in making my blog a political site. I want all people with all views to feel welcome here. However, government...

Family: When Everyone Comes Together to Help

One day, when I was feeling particularly sad and alone, I googled “special needs parents” and “mental health.” I wasn’t surprised to find...

Typically Developing Peers: How My Daughter Changes Their Perspective

My family lives in a quiet cul-de-sac—a peaceful little tree-lined oasis—with ten young children in the nearby homes. It’s really the...

Social Media: Why Do I Feel So Alone In This Sea Of People?

It’s not exactly breaking news that social media and the internet are both a blessing and a curse. But when it comes to special needs...

Labels: Are the Words We Use Really That Important?

These days, words and phrases referring to certain groups of people can be a complex and controversial topic. Though many of us have...

Common Phrases: Are the Things We All Say About Special Needs Parenting Really Helpful?

“We are so blessed to have her in our lives.” “It’s a privilege to care for her.” “I wouldn’t trade her for the world.” “I wouldn’t...

People: The World of Kindness that Opens Up When You Become a Special Needs Parent

When we first learned our daughter had special needs, my husband mentioned it to his physician at his yearly physical. It turned out that...