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...
I’ve always assumed that any child of mine would need glasses. I come from a long line of people with “bad” eyesight. Add in the amount of time I spend on a computer or reading, and my prescription has...
When you have children with special needs, I think there are certain things you just come to accept and expect. You accept things like spending a ridiculous amount of time in too-bright waiting rooms; you expect things like the...
As a special education teacher, I hear it all the time...
“You can’t save them all.”
Usually it’s in a response to tears I shed when I lose a student to suspension, a move within the foster-care system, or a miscarriage...
Back to school is a busy time with buying school supplies, sports physicals, teacher meetings, open houses, clothes shopping and more. But if you're the parent of an allergy child you have additional tasks; trips to the allergist, putting...
I enthusiastically raised my hand, volunteering to write a piece for Autism Awareness Month, although I had no idea what it was exactly I wanted to say. My feeds are ripe with stories of acceptance, awareness, inclusion and the...
Three years ago I had no idea what Down syndrome really was. Had someone asked, the best I could probably say is "Corky" from "Life Goes On" because that is the almost embarrassingly small world I was raised in....
Welcome parents, children and adult. As a new resident of the Midlands 2 years ago, I was eager to get any sort of information on the area that made our transition easier. Where are the best parks, how to...
Whether you are the parent of a fairly healthy child, a medically complex child, or somewhere in between, navigating the rules of public schools with regards to medication and other medical needs can be sometimes a little frustrating. While...
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...
Last year, I entered a new mommy club, the club for moms of special needs children. Our son began receiving early intervention services at 18 months old because of a speech delay that I shared with this community last...
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 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,...
Children grow and develop at different rates and we are stuck in a purgatory -- reassuring a friend their child is fine, telling her there is nothing to worry about and “all kids do that,” but equally convinced that...
In + Around Columbia
Let’s Hit the Trails :: Top 10 Kid-Friendly Hiking Spots Around...
The Midlands is home to a surprising number of family-friendly hiking trails. This fun, inexpensive, and educational hobby is a great way to wear...
