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Yes, We Can Disagree On The Women’s March And Still Be Friends. Here’s Why…

Journal, Relationships
January 24, 2017
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5 Minute Read

By Lauren Cootes

Yes, We Can Disagree On The Women’s March And Still Be Friends. Here’s Why…

I have to be honest... As a christian, politically moderate mother of a special needs child living in the bible…

International Day of Acceptance- A Parent’s Perspective

Faith, Inspiration, Kids, Motherhood
January 21, 2017
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6 Minute Read

By Lauren Cootes

International Day of Acceptance- A Parent’s Perspective

Before my beautiful daughter, McLaine, was born in 2009, I have to admit that disability acceptance was not something I'd…

Special Education Teachers and Staff, I See You

Kids, School
May 27, 2016
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4 Minute Read

By Lauren Cootes

Special Education Teachers and Staff, I See You

It's the end of the school year and I'm an emotional hot mess. I've attended the awards ceremony, the graduation,…

I’m Not Inspirational but My Daughter Is

Faith, Inspiration, Kids, Motherhood
April 22, 2016
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3 Minute Read

By Lauren Cootes

I’m Not Inspirational but My Daughter Is

People like to tell me that I'm inspirational, and each and every time, I bristle a bit. There's nothing particularly…

Why Inclusion Matters To Me And My Daughter

Kids, Motherhood
March 25, 2016
1.5K Views
4 Minute Read

By Lauren Cootes

Why Inclusion Matters To Me And My Daughter

Being a new parent is full of worries, particularly, I feel, for us mothers. Along with the new life that…

Faith, Grief
January 22, 2016
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4 Minute Read

By Lauren Cootes

I’m Not Strong Enough To Be Your Mom

I am an anxious and sensitive sort of person, so worrying comes very naturally to me. My oldest daughter has…

Grief, Kids, Motherhood
October 23, 2015
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4 Minute Read

By Lauren Cootes

How Could I Have Known?

There's this moment that happens to me quite often--I'll be watching my little girl just being (nothing particularly special, just…

Special Needs Moms Have Really Let Themselves Go

Motherhood
September 25, 2015
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4 Minute Read

By Lauren Cootes

Special Needs Moms Have Really Let Themselves Go

Ok, before you get into an uproar, hear me out. My special girl McLaine is 6 1/2. Sometimes I think…

An Open Letter to the Special Needs Sibling

Faith, Inspiration, Journal, Kids, Motherhood
August 28, 2015
6K Views
4 Minute Read

By Lauren Cootes

An Open Letter to the Special Needs Sibling

Dear Special Needs Sibling, It's not easy being you. Period. I know it feels as if your needs are…

Feature Writer of the Week – Lauren Cootes

Living, Meet Her - Spotlight Writer of the Week, Motherhood
July 17, 2015
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5 Minute Read

By Lauren Cootes

Feature Writer of the Week – Lauren Cootes

Tell me a little about yourself. I'm a 31-year-old single, mostly stay-at-home mom to two amazing kids. McLaine is my 6-year-old…

Grief
June 30, 2015
1.9K Views
4 Minute Read

By Lauren Cootes

The Moments

One day last year as I scrolled through Facebook and viewed image after image of smiling 5-year-olds in their adorable caps…

The Dichotomy of the Children’s Hospital

Grief, Kids, Motherhood
May 9, 2015
2.4K Views
4 Minute Read

By Lauren Cootes

The Dichotomy of the Children’s Hospital

Being the parent of a child who requires complex medical care is... complicated. The emotions are intense, tangled, and, at…

Lauren Cootes

Lauren Cootes

Yes, We Can Disagree On The Women’s March And Still Be Friends. Here’s Why…

International Day of Acceptance- A Parent’s Perspective

Special Education Teachers and Staff, I See You

I’m Not Inspirational but My Daughter Is

Why Inclusion Matters To Me And My Daughter

I’m Not Strong Enough To Be Your Mom

How Could I Have Known?

Special Needs Moms Have Really Let Themselves Go

An Open Letter to the Special Needs Sibling

Feature Writer of the Week – Lauren Cootes

The Moments

The Dichotomy of the Children’s Hospital

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So God Made a Mother