Moms, here are my 8 rules for a satisfying life
My husband and I recently had dinner with friends we had not seen for a while. They commented on how youthful we seemed, how positive we were, and how lovely our life had truly become. I reflected deeply on this (as it had touched me), and realized just how hard I had worked to create…
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Is your child uninspired by some therapies? Then it might be time for some serious HORSEPLAY!
As a parent, I understand how your heart breaks a little every time you drop your child off at an appointment for a regular therapy they might find difficult or boring. “You have to do this honey”, is what we say as we hand over our deflated and defeated kid. It’s not necessarily that the…
Special needs moms, are you drowning?
I know how horrible it is to feel like you aren’t doing enough for your child. Us moms are fixers. We should be able to somewhat fix our children too, right?! I know the feeling of not having enough hours in a day, of being spread unbelievably thin, and of secretly hoping you catch a…
Are you struggling to get your partner to understand that you can’t do it all?
This is actually a common issue for mothers of children with special needs. Even though moms may be home full-time to provide all the caregiving, it can soon become evident that the responsibilities are immense. Partners don’t always realize this, and it can be difficult to make them understand regardless. What if I told you…
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How to stop the loneliness
Transforming profound loneliness into indispensable time spent in solitude is a crucial life skill for moms of children with special needs. We are no strangers to loneliness, and we need to learn how to live with it. At some point in our journey with our child, we have all experienced feeling alone, removed, unable to…
Moms, are you making these mistakes? (a 3.5 minute read)
#1 Don’t spend enough time just being a mom Trust me. I know how it is (and I have been guilty of it myself). You get so wrapped-up in wanting to provide your child with the best outcomes, that you put on your therapist hat for every waking moment (when you’re not wearing your taxi…
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