Caregiver Q&A
Embracing a New Year
Finding Strength in Stillness. I’m strolling into 2022 with a very different mindset than usual. It’s both petrifying and liberating as I have lots of peace and few plans.
Caregiver Advocacy: Advocating for Ourselves
I Wrote a Book for You!
Healthy Options for De-stressing
Rather than a glass of wine, what are some healthier choices to help caregivers decompress after a long, stressful and draining day?
Q&A: Managing Feelings of Resentment
The Power of Self-Compassion
Honouring Your Emotions
Reclaiming My Voice
At the beginning of this crazy journey of being a parent of a child with special needs, I spent too much time listening to the thoughts, beliefs and visions of those around me.Â
Parenting Children with Different Abilities
Jordan has spent the majority of his life in the shadows of his sister--the therapy sessions, the behaviour issues, the extra attention, etc. Here are my some of my lessons learned for communicating with my neurotypical son.
The Power of Self-Validation
What if we turned these experiences of change and challenge on their head? Regardless of how we feel - sad, angry, disappointment, grief - we remind ourselves that these emotions are normal.
Double-edged Sides of Hope
Hope - sometimes it serves us well and other times it feels like a slap in the face. Everyday, as a mother of a child with autism and a rare genetic disease, I get up and I try and try again. Never quite knowing what the day will look like. Yet, always hoping for the best.
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