How to Survive a Dual Diagnosis
Hearing the words “dual diagnosis” can be frightening for parents of a child with special needs...
Rethinking Denial
If you’ve ever used the phrase, or been accused of “living in denial,” you know that those three words...
Why Patience is Essential to Raise Special Needs Children
Raising special needs children has been an adventure...
The Elephants in the Special Needs Room
Living in the world of special needs means that we keep so much to ourselves...
Paying for my Special Needs Child
Raising a special-needs child is frustrating, chaotic, rewarding — and very, very expensive.
For the therapist, from the mom
You’re the first people that she gets introduced to, and I’m nervously hoping that you’ll offer...
What it feels like to be a Special Needs Dad
Just because the articles aren’t there, it doesn’t mean we’re not...
Dear Parent: About That Kid...
You know that kid, right? I am sure you already have a picture in your head...
Special Needs Parenting and Dating - Can they Co-Exist?
Dating is difficult. Dating as a single parent is even more difficult. Throw in a child with special needs and...
5 Reasons Moms Lose Patience, and 5 Ways to Build it.
A list of ideas for developing this all important character trait.
Old Girl On the Block
There comes a time when all the busyness and angst of the early years falls way...
Is your Nanny Burning Out?
No matter how wonderful your nanny is or how dedicated she is to your children...
Handling Unwanted Advice
Graceful ways to handle unsolicited parenting advice, even if it comes from your family...
