by Kristin Faith Evans | Jul 22, 2021 | How-Tos
Discovering the Gift of Simple Moments: Ways to Create Special Family Memories Discovering the gift of simple moments while raising kids with special needs requires a new set of eyes. Kristin Faith Evans is learning to capture those moments and share them with her...
by Lisa Pelissier | Jul 20, 2021 | Advocacy
PANS: Early Diagnosis Is Key PANS is a puzzling condition. Guest blogger Lisa Pelissier’s world changed after her child had a bout of food poisoning. She tells her story in this post in hopes that other parents will recognize its symptoms so their children can receive...
by Trish Shaeffer | Jul 1, 2021 | Advocacy
Pets and Kids with Special Needs Pets and kids with special needs is a topic that is always near and dear to guest blogger Trish Schaeffer’s heart. Today she presents evidence about why pairing pets and kids with special needs is beneficial as a way to honor a pet who...
by Jolene | Jun 28, 2021 | Encouragement, Self-Care and Stress
When Life Gets Really Crazy I Dream about our Vacation “When life gets really crazy, I dream about our vacation.” Those who know me well would surmise those were my words. I make such statements often. But in actuality they came from my husband Hiram, a calm man who...
by Sandy Ramsey-Trayvick | Jun 24, 2021 | Encouragement, Self-Care and Stress
Joyful Joyful celebrations were hard to come by for many during the pandemic. Though increasing health challenges and isolation affected Sandy Ramsey-Trayvick’s son, he not only found joy but also found ways to express it. My son has a new favorite song that he’s...
by Trish Shaeffer | Jun 8, 2021 | Advocacy
Expectation Versus Reality TV Expectation versus reality TV came into focus for guest blogger Trish Shaeffer during the pandemic. She found the gap between the portrayal of individuals with disabilities on television and what life is like for them to be wide and...
