10 Things I Wish You Knew - A Note from a Special Kid to Special Parents
I expect you to stick up for me, but, I do not expect you to change the world...
Care in the Home: An Honest Perspective
While care in the home is extremely valuable, it does not come without challenges...
Sharing Concerns
Friends, relatives, or caregivers may have concerns about a child’s development, but are unsure of how to raise the issue...
When They Notice that They are Different
The comments made by this little girl brought up a whole new set of issues...
Welcome to Beirut
A new take on the well-known 'Welcome to Holland', this piece gives an entirely different perspective...
Mothering Burnout: What is it and What you can do.
Just like any other job, mothering too can lead to burnout. Here are some tips on surviving and thriving...
“Merry Christmas, Daddy!” An Imagined Conversation with My Son
This time of year is particularly rough...
ADHD: How to survive with a wild child
Anna Selleck’s personal survival guide for challenging children...
Grandparents
Your parents were probably some of the first people you turned to for support when you realised your child had problems...
Helping Parents Cope With A High-Risk Birth: Terror, Grief, Impotence and Anger
Life has changed; some things for the worse and some things for the better...
Tania Clarence: Is it Okay to say you are not Coping?
Unrealistic expectations are often placed on parents of special needs children...
When you can’t Cope Any More.
The ideas in this article are not just theories - they have been learnt the hard way...
