October is Down Syndrome (DS) Awareness Month
I live with Down syndrome (DS) every day. Five years ago, my daughter was born with DS. Initially…
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“What’s wrong with her?” My Daughter’s First Experience with Being Different
My daughter is growing up right before my eyes. She’s becoming more independent despite her physical limitations. She…
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An Open Letter to the Parents of My Daughter’s Kindergarten Class
Dear Class of 2032 Parents, You may not know me yet, but you will soon. My daughter Livy…
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Ruler of Hope :: Our July Nonprofit of the Month
Memphis surpassed Salt Lake City to rank as the most generous metropolitan area in the United States, giving…
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Expectant Mothers Should Know this About Having a Child with a Disability
Being pregnant for the first time, I didn’t know what to expect. As many books as I read,…
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Single Mothers Raising Children with Special Needs :: Is a Balanced Life Realistic?
Being a single mother raising children with special needs can be overwhelming. In a perfect world, every mother…
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Happy (Inclusive) Halloween
Halloween is my 5 year old’s favorite holiday! She can’t get enough of “The Great Pumpkin” and requests…
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Tweens and Puberty :: When Hormones and Autism Don’t Mix
My sweet little girl turned 10 and became a tween. Then my tween hit puberty. That was the…
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How to Help a New Special Needs Mama
I’ve been a special needs mama for five years now. As time goes on, I often think back…
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How I Dealt With the Initial Grief of Having a Child with Special Needs
When you become pregnant, something magical happens. You become protective of this teeny, tiny person that you have…
