5 Things You Should Not Say to a Special Needs Parent (and 5 Things You Should!)
One of the downsides of being a special needs mom is that we’re subjected to a variety of comments as people see fit. Some are...
Special Needs Homeschooling – 7 Reasons to Consider
Today I am here to discuss special needs homeschooling, an important topic for parents having children with special needs. Have you ever thought about homeschooling...
30 Things about Dystonia You May Not Know
(This post was originally published last year for Invisible Illness Week 2013. I’ve made a few updates and am republishing for the 2014 Invisible Illness...
My 7 Favorite Blogs for Encouragement
Part of self-care is learning to reach out to others. Many of us struggle with isolation. Our schedules are overloaded the daily-ness of caregiving, advocating,...
How to Create Essential Oil First Aid Kit (2022)
Today I am here with a simple method of how to create an essential oil first aid kit in 2022. This post and its facts...
New Series: 31 Days of Self Care for Special Needs Moms
Where Have I Been? As my regular readers may have noticed, it was a busy summer and I took some time out to think about...
Summer Survival Plan for Kids with Special Needs
Here in Florida, schools let out on Tuesday for that long, long break until the third week of August. The month of May, chaotic on...
Special Needs Kids and Summer Camp
Yesterday we dropped Nicman off at summer camp. It’s his third year at this particular camp. He always has a blast. His smile is so infectious...
Is Homeschooling Your Child with Special Needs Right for Your Family?
In my last post, I talked about 7 compelling reasons that homeschooling your child with special needs might be a good choice for your family....
Understanding the Basics of Health Care Reform
(This is a sponsored post from United Health Care, but opinions are my own.) Health Care Reform can be a volatile issue and I understand my...
eMeals Review
Meal planning and grocery shopping often is one of the most stressful times of the week for me. Some weeks it happens, and other times...
Brinkman Adventures [A Schoolhouse Review]
Mission work is at the heart of our faith and as a mom, I’m always looking for ways for my family to learn about missionaries...