The saying is true, “knowledge is power.” Being knowledgeable about important developmental milestones empowers a parent to provide their children with all that they need to succeed and gives them a gauge for whether or not their child needs additional support…. More
Special Needs Parents: Stop Blaming Yourself
Humans always want answers. We ask questions like, “why is the sky blue?” or “why do good people die?” and want immediate answers. Problem is, sometimes those answers are hard to come up with or are just plain unanswerable. … More
Developmental Milestones Month 1 to Year 1: Know Whether or Not Your Child Is On Track
For most mothers, the moment you find out you are pregnant is the beginning of a quest for knowledge. From online pregnancy sites to well-known books like “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”, we consume every bit of information we can find about how our bodies will change and how our unborn child is developing from month-to-month. We even attend classes on breastfeeding, birthing, and general care…. More
Raising a Special Needs Child
When was I engaged to be married my then fiancé and I dreamed about what our life would be like. We wanted to buy a house and raise a family together. Three months into our marriage we were expecting our first child. At first we were in shock about the pregnancy, but soon were excited about our new addition. We’d stay up late and talk about who the baby would look like and all of our hopes and dreams for our bundle of joy. Read more…… More
