I have always associated the Five Stages of Grief with death - until this past year. When my son was in kindergarten he was diagnosed with ADHD. He was hyperactive, inattentive, would get frustrated easily, always looking around the...
Being the mom of a child with special needs requires a unique strength. Special needs moms have a different way of viewing the world. But there is something that makes them just like any other parent; they want to...
The month of April is Autism Acceptance Month.
It used to be called Autism Awareness month. However, that was recently changed. Anyone that has felt the effects of Autism knows there is a huge difference between awareness and acceptance....
March is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness month. To help raise awareness about Cerebral Palsy, I'll be sharing my story with all of you.
I am the mother of a child with Cerebral Palsy.
My son Jaylen is a Cerebral Palsy warrior....
Summer is coming to end. For some, it's already ended. New year, new chapter. This can be a very exciting time for many, but for some, a new year presents all the unknowns, which can cause anxiety for not...
When it comes to our children, we want what is best for them. That's why I get so frustrated every time I hear someone say, “Oh, your child will get there on his own time.” Not only does this...
Not everyone gets to eat food in what most of us would consider the normal way. Some people eat through a feeding tube ... young and old. To bring awareness to feeding tubes and the positive impact they have...
This summer has been a blast with my kids. Sure there have been bouts of boredom and their summer appetite has increased but overall I've enjoyed being with them. They've had lots of time in the water, being outside and...
I remember when I was pregnant and I found out I was having a boy. I was overjoyed because it was what I wanted. I couldn’t wait to play sports with him and to watch him play sports.
But after...
In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, Segra Park, home of the Columbia Fireflies, is hosting their very first Autism Awareness Night on Tuesday, April 19th.
Not only is it $2 Tuesday ($2 hot dogs, popcorn, soft drinks and 12...
It's been one year. A year since taking away almost all foods from my son. The journey has been a long one and it isn't over yet.
Meet Bradley: He's a typical third grader who enjoys hanging out with friends,...
I stood there watching the kids enjoying their pizza. They were all sitting around the party table talking and laughing together. I looked around and saw the other moms making small talk with each other; happy that their children...
Please note, all information below is the advice of one mom based on her experiences with her own children's food allergies. As always seek the advice of your medical doctor.
May 10-16 is Food Allergy Awareness Week. This week was...
It's Food Allergy Awareness Week, and now that you've gotten the lowdown on what food allergies are and how to deal with them, as well as an allergy mom's POV, it's time to talk local resources.
One of the most difficult...
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