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 well-intended (but still kick us in the gut) and some are downright thoughtless. Every parent has their own hot buttons. Here’s my version of “5...
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 your child with special needs? Here are 7 reasons to seriously think about the benefits that homeschooling can offer your child. A Real Individual Education...
(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 campaign. Please visit Invisible Illness Week for more information about this wonderful advocacy effort.) 1. The illness I live with is: Cervical Dystonia 2. I was diagnosed...
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, and medical and therapy appointments leaving very little time for socializing. While nothing can replace time spent together in real life, it can be really...
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 are based on my personal experience that I have been using & experimenting with for the last few years. I hope you would like to...
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 the direction of this blog. My heart has always been to encourage special needs moms and those impacted by chronic illness or disability themselves. Still,...
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 any given year was even more so with two of my kids graduating college and high school. Plus multiple end-of-the-school-year festivities. Plus three root canals...
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 that he was featured in a local newspaper as well as on the camp website. I’m always so touched by the staff and counselors who...
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. However, it is important to count the cost and consider the unique factors of your family that as you make this important decision. Finances – Are...
(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 readers have very differing opinions about it. The purpose of this article to discuss some of the basics of Health Care Reform that may be...
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 it doesn’t. As a long-time “rim” shopper (meaning I generally shop the rim of the store) sometimes I found myself shopping on the fly for...
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 and the important work they do as well as the sacrifices they make to live abroad and spread the gospel. As a member of the...