Tag: special needs parenting
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A Day in the Life of a Special Needs Mom: Navigating the Mind Maze
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent of a child with special needs, my husband and I often find ourselves trying to decipher the complexities of our middle son’s unique brain. Receiving a rare medical diagnosis for our baby at just six months old was like throwing darts in the dark. The uncertainty can be overwhelming,…
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Emotionally Unprepared for School Lockdown Drills
Get Pregnant Fast This past summer was an emotional rollercoaster for me. As a parent of a child with special needs, I was worried as my son, Alex, has a late birthday. Born just a couple of days before the cut-off date, I wrestled with the decision of whether to hold him back a year.…
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Teachers: 5 Effective Strategies to Foster Positive Relationships with Parents of Special Needs Students
Get Pregnant Fast The other day, my phone rang just as my children were returning from school. For those unfamiliar with the concept of a “home phone,” it’s that device tethered to the wall, incapable of sending hashtags. Typically, I continue what I’m doing when it rings, unless I’m feeling particularly mischievous toward the telemarketer…
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The Vital Importance of Community for Special Needs Parents
Get Pregnant Fast The first time I truly felt the weight of community as a special needs parent was during a serene afternoon at a local pool. My twin infants were peacefully napping, and my daughter was happily splashing in the water with my partner. It was a rare moment of tranquility; I was free…
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10 Types of Moms I Hesitate to Approach and Why
Get Pregnant Fast As if navigating the world of motherhood friendships wasn’t challenging enough, it seems that every conversation I attempt with other moms can end up ruffling feathers. The online realm is filled with guidelines advising me to avoid certain topics or questions, lest I offend someone who’s tired of hearing from well-meaning individuals…
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Why I, as a Parent of a Child with a Disability, Fear Leaving This World
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent raising a child with a disability, the thought of my mortality weighs heavily on me. It creeps into my mind unexpectedly, often reminding me that my experience of motherhood is profoundly different from that of my peers. My responsibilities to my children, especially to my son Ethan, are far…
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What I Wish My Child with Autism Could Understand
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Lucas, As I write this letter, I know you may never read it, and that’s okay. I have so much I want to share with you, but at just 7 years old, I feel it may be overwhelming. Instead, I’ll share these thoughts with the world. If I had the ability…