While turning the big number one is a big deal, planning a party your child and guests will love may seem overwhelming. First and foremost, keep it short. … More
Oh S!#$! Mortifying Milestones: How To Handle Them
"Oh s****s!" I tripped over myself as I raced down the hallway to investigate the words I heard screeching from my son's room. As I crept a little closer I observed some sort of incident ... More
Developmental Milestones Month 13-24: Know Whether or Not Your Child is On Track
As a mother of a special needs child, I can’t stress enough the importance of knowing the developmental milestones for children. These milestones serve as guidelines for your child’s development and are an important indication of whether or not your child is on track developmentally. … 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
