Parenting
Find resources to help you on your parenting journey, including advice on fostering multi-generational relationships and how to find peace as the caregiver of a special needs child.
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21 Pinterest Boards All Parents of Blind Kids MUST Follow!
Pinterest is one of the best ways for a parent of a child with special needs to find what they need on the internet. Here are my favorite Pinterest boards...
Parenting, Special Needs
What to Read When you Learn your Baby is Blind
A list of books (and videos) that parents of blind & visually impaired children should read (and watch). We've listed only the best of the best here so you can...
Parenting, Special Needs
16 things that have helped me as the parent of a child with special medical needs
My son Jaxon was born with bilateral corneal clouding. We have been through a lot with this little man and I wrote a blog post about some of the things...
Parenting
14 Back Exercises for Caregivers
Caring for a disabled child can be stressful in many ways, but have you given much thought to how you might be placing stress on your back? Learn 14 exercises...
Parenting, Special Needs
Traveling with a Child who is Medically Complex
Traveling with a child who is medically complex can be difficult. Not only do you have all the normal travel woes, but there's medications, medical equipment and emergencies to prepare...
Parenting, Special Needs
How to Stay Organized when Raising a Special Needs Child
If you're the parent of a child with medical complexities you're probably feeling pretty stressed. Catherine gives you advice on how to keep your medical records organized so you can...
Parenting, Special Needs
Growing up with a special needs sister
Shannon Gardner writes about her son, Kekoa, and his relationship with his younger sister Oliana, who is blind. She writes about how it can be difficult to have a disabled...
Parenting, Special Needs
Teamwork: The Special (Needs) Family
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...
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Parenting
Dear parents of young children with LCA
Frank Covich writes about his son, Skylar, who was diagnosed with LCA as a baby. Frank wants other parents to understand that the sky is the limit for kids with...
Parenting, Support
Hopeful Acceptance: Finding the Right Balance as a Special Needs Parent
What are the words of encouragement you wan to hear? One dad shares his balanced approach, advising both hope and acceptance.
Parenting, Support
Maintaining your relationship when you have a disabled child
Mary McDonach explores the high incidence of divorce among parents raising a disabled child. She advises devoting energy to your relationship plan in order to keep the partnership of parenting...
Parenting
“So Dad, When Can I Go Surfing?” Letting Your Blind Child Experience Adventures in the World
Eric Vasiliauskas writes about encouraging independence and exploration in your blind children.
Parenting, Special Needs
Breastfeeding & Bonding with Your Visually Impaired Infant
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.
Parenting, Product Reviews
Help! I Need a Car Seat for My Toddler!
Learn how to choose a toddler car seat or booster seat based on your child's weight and height and check out our favorite seats for older kids.
Parenting, Special Needs
Creating Lasting Memories with your Visually Impaired Child
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.
Parenting, Special Needs
Bullying: A Parent’s Perspective on Raising a Blind Child
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!
Parenting, Support
Raising a Blind Child
Here you'll find a step-by-step resource guide with the most pertinent articles and resources for parents of blind or disabled babies.
Parenting, Special Needs
Letting Your Blind Child’s Wild Side Out
Milagro is an active growing five year-old who is also visually impaired. Her self-confidence and adventurous spirit is no accident. Her mother Graciela believes in letting a child's wild side...
Parenting, Special Needs
Swimming with a Child Who is Visually Impaired
Has your child ever done something so amazing that you felt like you were about to pop with pride? Mary tells the story of how her daughter learned to swim,...
Parenting, Special Needs
Yes You Can! How to encourage your blind child without pushing too hard
Have you ever thought about all the things your child *can't* do because of their disability? It can be depressing, but one way to get over that is to figure...
Parenting
A Miracle Baby: Abigail’s Story
Read the story of Abigail's birth and how her parents reacted to finding out that she was blind.
Parenting
The Little Princess: Paige’s Story
Read the story of Jade's pregnancy, the birth of her little princess, Paige, and how she reacted to finding out that she was blind.