by Jolene | Nov 27, 2012 | In Parents, PTSD
Stress and How Parents of Kids with Special Needs Handle It Stress is a component of the parenting process. The stress is often compounded for parents of children with special needs. A featured post at Julia Robert’s blog Support for Special Needs recently...
by Jolene | Oct 2, 2012 | In Children, PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Why I Advocate for Kids with PTSD Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children. The phrase makes me want to put my hands over my face, like the child in the picture, and pretend kids don’t get PTSD. Why I Advocate for Kids...
by Jolene | Sep 29, 2011 | In Parents, PTSD
For guest blogger Rebekah Benimoff and her family, successful outings require a little extra planning. She relearned the importance of self care for the caregiver during a recent visit to a crowded restaurant, as he guest post shows. Self Care for the Caregiver:...
by Laurie Wallin | Jul 25, 2011 | In Parents, PTSD
4 Ways to Combat Special Needs Parenting Stress Special needs parenting stress is a reality. This post from Laurie Wallin offers 4 ways to combat special needs parenting stress. See what you think. 4 Ways to Combat Special Needs Parenting Stress I sat with jaw dropped...
by Jolene | Mar 23, 2011 | In Children, PTSD
Can You Imagine Infant Surgery Without Anesthesia? Warning! This post is not for the faint at heart! At best, it will show you how far pediatric surgery has advanced since the 1950s. At worst, it will make you sick to think of the trauma endured by tens of thousands...
by Jolene | Oct 20, 2010 | Advocacy and Research, PTSD
Whenever the words “special needs” are spoken, I automatically picture a physical or medical condition. Mental health needs always come to mind later, if they come to mind at all. And I’m saying that as the parent of a child who has been treated for...
