Thank You to the Therapists Who Impact Little Lives
As I sat watching this little girl practice kicking a ball in front of our house, it suddenly occurred to…
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raising a child with special needs
10 Things Your Special Needs Mom Friend Might Not Be Telling You
Two years ago, my youngest daughter was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome—a progressive genetic disorder characterized by the inability to speak,…
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By Tara Cho No One Knows Your Child Better than You
When I had to leave my dream job to stay at home with my son, I was terrified I would…
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By Moriah Couch There’s So Much You Don’t Know About My Child, So Please Just Be Kind
To the lady in the restroom at the grocery store today, You don't know this, but my young child who…
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I Want To Give You as Much Time as Possible To Be Kids
Dear kids, I'm not a perfect mom. In fact, I'm not a perfect anything. I'm flawed, I'm human, and I…
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By Holly Dignen Dear Special Needs Mama, You’re Doing Great
Dear special needs mama, It was a rare occasion that I was able to skip out of the house and…
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My Child Turned This Introvert Mom Into An Advocate
What happens when an introverted mother feels the need to advocate for her son? She finds herself in a bit…
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Autism is Not a Phase He’s Going Through
You don’t grow out of autism. It’s not some phase a person is going through. Autism doesn’t end at 18.…
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I Will Walk This ‘Different’ Life With You, My Child
Lying in bed one night I began to ponder the meaning of "different." One adjective that can hold such power…
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Being Able To Buy Adaptive Clothing in Stores Like Target and Kohls Means Everything
“Are you ready to go back to school?!” is everyone’s favorite question to ask these days. My son Whit usually…
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By Lisa Brown It Takes a Special Dad To Raise a Special Child
It takes a special dad to raise a special child. Sometimes you may feel you are unnoticed after having a…
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By Jess Ronne Check in on Your Friends Raising Kids With Special Needs—We’re Exhausted
Dear mama with normal children, Normal? Typical? What’s politically correct you might wonder? As do I, and what is normal…
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