In our first year after moving to Texas we had people over to our house 47 out of 52 weeks. Our small group came over each week. We hosted neighbors and friends we met through the community theater group. We even celebrated Halloween with James’s life skills class from school. It isn’t always easy….
Already wondering how you’re going to fill those long summer days? Here are 100 fun ideas to keep you and the kids (or grandkids) busy! Plant a garden Visit a national park – remember, People With Disabilities Are Entitled to a Free Lifetime Pass to National Parks Start a new collection Climb a tree Make…
I run a Facebook group focused on self-care for special-needs moms, and I recently asked them what was causing the most stress in their lives right now. “Worry about meeting my child’s needs now and in the future” was the number one answer. It was no surprise to me. I grew up as a special-needs…
I was probably four years old when I asked my mom why my sister Syble was different. I noticed she looked different, with her almond-shaped eyes and low muscle tone. I noticed she talked differently, calling me “S-s-s-sandra” or just “Andra.” I noticed there were things I could do that she couldn’t do, even though…
It’s IEP season for many of us. We prepare, we pray, and we walk through those school doors ready to get our kids everything they need to be as successful as possible. Sometimes they go well. Everyone is on the same page and you hear yes over and over. Sometimes they don’t go well. Your…
Feeling overwhelmed by your digital life—social media, a full inbox, and the noise that never seems to end? Join me for a five-day email series that will help us spring clean our online habits! In this series we’ll talk about: How our brains and lives are changing as a result of our constant connectivity…
