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Is Your Caregiver Journey a Challenge or an Opportunity?
By Ed Henkler Rare is the person who won’t eventually be a caregiver. For me, my caregiving role arose when my mom lost her sight. That role lasted more than twenty years. It wasn’t a 24/7 responsibility. My mom called me in the early 1990’s and told me she had age-related macular degeneration. And that […]
How to Potty Train a Stubborn Toddler
Your child is two and stubborn. And you want to get them to sit on the potty? Are you crazy? Of course not! We'll show you how to do it.
8 Creative and Unique Ideas for Decorating a Blind Child’s Room
Use tactile elements, interesting fabrics and textures, sounds and lights to create the perfect unique space for your blind or visually impaired child.
My special needs child is getting older and it’s scaring the crap out of me
Does our society support families with adults with special needs? What happens when your special needs child isn't a child anymore?
10 Best Umbrella Strollers of 2021
The Mia Moda Veloce is by far the best stroller for toddlers. Plus it will also fit into any small compact car.
8 simple ways to be a happier special needs mom
Being happy doesn't just happen, it's a skill that you need to work on and hone. How do you maintain your happiness as a special needs mom?
How do I discipline my blind toddler?
How do you discipline a child with special needs? Or, as some might ask, SHOULD you discipline a child with special needs?
Grandparents Make a Difference
Carol writes about the birth of her granddaughter, Riley, and how the whole family came together to help each other and support Riley's parents. As Carol says, "LOVE and SUPPORT are probably the most precious gifts you can give."
Home Sweet Group Home?
When is the right time to move your special needs child out of the house and into a group home?
To the Mother Whose Life Isn’t Taking the Path She Expected
The path of a special needs parent is hard, but you need to choose happiness. You feel countless emotions, each and every one of them, and at some point you have to choose: Will you be a victim or a victor?
Comforting a Grieving Child
With time, love, and understanding, children can learn to deal with loss in healthy ways. Here is advice on how to talk to your child about death and loss.
I Lost My Daughter. Even though She is Alive, I Lost Her, and I Grieve Her all the Time
Having a special needs child is a lifelong grieving process. Each new milestone that does not happen is a painful reminder of what you've lost.
Something Happened While I was Waiting for My Daughter to Tell Me She Loves Me
If your child is nonverbal they may not be able to say, "I love you." But they can express their love in so many other ways!
Our Favorite Long-Lasting High Chair
How to choose the best wooden high chair for your baby without waisting your time or your money. We'll show you how to make your dollar really count when buying a wood high chair for your baby.
The Graco Electric Nasal Aspirator
Until you can figure out how to blow your own nose, colds are just miserable things. The electric nasal aspirator from Graco makes it easier to clean baby's nose!
