As an adult now, I'm aware that I represent an unusual and under-represented demographic: siblings of special needs children.
How Blood Dances
For families of all children affected by congenital heart defects, minor moments take on enormous weight.
Why Special Needs Moms like me will miss Kristina Braverman
I haven’t fought cancer, run for mayor or started my own charter school, but I am the mom of a special needs child and there is something powerful about Parenthood that completely connects me, something I will deeply miss.
An Insatiable Mind
We did it all, and we’re still doing it, always trying new things, continuously evolving our methods as we get to know our child.
We Make Our Own Normality
I have discovered children with special needs are not so uncommon and each of us has a different normality
Hell is a Waiting Room
Hell is showing up on time and being told to wait.
Into the Water
Watching her overcome her fears, all by herself, is a huge inspiration to me.
The Beauty of Everyday Adventure
By Chrissy Kelly. We have the power to create the ripe beauty of everyday adventure.
Miracle Toes
By Sarah Watts. When he came out five weeks prematurely, but thankfully stable, I didn't see him for 16 hours.
10 Things a Parent of an AWE-tistic Child Needs
By Amanda Reilly. Being part of a support group for a family with an autistic child can be difficult, so I am hoping that this “crash course” will help someone else.