Tag: special needs
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Alternatives to Saying ‘All I Want Is A Healthy Baby’
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my 6-year-old daughter attended her first baby shower. A close family friend is expecting a baby girl, and the party was child-friendly, which thrilled my kindergartner. She was captivated by the pink decorations and the candy buffet, and on our way home, she bombarded me with questions. “Mom, if someone has…
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Navigating the Tougher Days of Being a Special Needs Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a journey filled with highs and lows, and the challenges can be profoundly different for those raising children with special needs. Recently, I stumbled upon an article in a magazine that stirred a whirlwind of emotions within me. It wasn’t about controversial topics like dietary choices or parenting styles; instead,…
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Managing Public Meltdowns as Your Special Needs Child Transitions to Adulthood
Get Pregnant Fast Yesterday, my daughter, Sophie, experienced a public meltdown. This is something we’ve faced before; when emotions run high and communication falters, meltdowns are often the result. Typically, if we can swiftly remove her from the environment, she calms down almost immediately. However, yesterday presented a unique challenge: getting her out of a…
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Bittersweet: The Moment Our Home Became “Accessible”
Get Pregnant Fast “Your love keeps lifting me, keep on lifting higher, higher and higher.” Just last week, I serenaded my son with a little Jackie Wilson while we enjoyed our first ride on his new wheelchair lift. It felt like a slow-motion trust fall, a mix of excitement and apprehension. This was a significant…
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Mom Shares Essential Message as Her Teen Son with Autism Begins High School
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt Facebook post, a mother from Missouri, Emily Carter, opened up about her son, Jake, who is starting high school this year. While many parents experience the usual nerves that come with their child’s transition to high school, Emily’s apprehensions were heightened due to Jake’s autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Determined…
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Please Acknowledge My Child With Special Needs
Get Pregnant Fast “Hello, Mrs. Johnson. Is Ava toilet trained? Will you need a cup for her to provide a sample for the checkup today?” My face involuntarily showed my frustration, as I thought, “Of course, she is toilet trained. She’s 16, and you’ve known her since birth!” However, I kept my calm and replied…
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The Harsh Reality of the American Health Care Act
Get Pregnant Fast For weeks, critics of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have labeled me as an overly emotional, uninformed individual for opposing the American Health Care Act (AHCA). They speak of waivers and loopholes as if these provide genuine protection, urging me to relax and trust that Washington knows best—implying that my personal safety…
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Target Introduces Its Exciting New Sensory-Friendly Clothing Line
Get Pregnant Fast If you have a child with sensory sensitivities, you understand the challenges of clothing shopping all too well. “Nope, it has a tag.” “What if I remove the tag?” “No, it has a seam.” “That’s how clothes are constructed.” More often than not, parents leave stores with an oversized pair of slippers…
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This Man’s Love for Parades Inspired a Heartwarming 21st Birthday Celebration
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to making our children happy, parents often go above and beyond. This was undoubtedly the case for one dedicated mother who sought her community’s support to create an unforgettable celebration for her son’s 21st birthday. Jessica Malone understood precisely what her son, Ethan, would cherish the most: a spectacular…