Jacalyn Paulding writes about growing up with microphthalmia. Living a full life as a smart and successful young woman, Jacalyn wants parents to understand what it's like to have low vision and that they should never give up on their children.
L. Penny Rosenblum is a TVI, a parent and student advocate, and has a vision impairment. She writes about what it was like learning to advocate for herself as a child and how to teach these skills to your own children.
Carol writes about her granddaughter, Riley, who was born blind. She talks about the special relationship grandparents have with their grandchildren and encourages other grandparents to support their families and get involved!
Being a grandparent is so important, maybe even more so for grandparents of blind children. Here are some tips to help you relate to your family and give them the support they need.
Daria writes about the power of music to bridge the generations. Grandparents sing to their grandchildren to connect and play, and this can be very powerful for blind children as well.
It can be difficult for blind children to be around other kids. Sometimes children and babies with vision impairments can be very upset around other children. We'll give you tips to help your child overcome this problem!
John Bateman writes about the importance of including all your kids in all activities. When you have a child with special needs it may seem appropriate to keep their activities and therapies separate from your typically developing children, but that's just not realistic.
What do you do with your child during long breaks away from school or therapies? Do you take time off to spend with your family or do you try to fill that time with as much developmental activities as possible?
How can you teach your blind child about sex? Pictures and descriptions aren't going to be enough. Learn how to teach about gender difference, right and wrong touch, and other rules of sexuality.
As the parent of a disabled child you've probably encountered a stranger who may have said something hurtful or downright rude. We'll give you advice on how to deal with these painful situations.
Does your child need a special bed in order to be safe at night? Do you need help requesting a bed through your insurance? Here's some advice on how to get your insurance to cover a safety bed for your child.
It can be difficult to find a good stroller for your child when they have special needs. If your insurance company is refusing to help you buy a stroller then you need something affordable and easy to find. Come see our three top picks!
Separation anxiety is a normal part of any child's development. Here are a few tips to help your child ease the transition from a clingy little baby to an independent and happy big kid.
Potty training a child with special needs can be a bit of a challenge. We'll help you decide when your child is ready to potty train and get you started.
Breast feeding a baby can be difficult, especially if they have a vision impairment. Learn about your options when choosing to nurse a blind or visually impaired baby.
We've got some great creative ways to make lasting memories to share with your child as they grow. These ideas are great for parents of blind children.
Are you worried your blind child may have trouble fitting in with their sighted peers? We'll give you some advice to help you keep your kid bully free!
