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September is always a favorite month for my family. It’s my daughter’s birthday month, the fair parade, the start of Alabama football, cooler days, and the month to remind others and educate them about hydrocephalus. My son was born with Spina Bifida, hydrocephalus, and Chiari malformation. So it is important to us to continue to…
Whether you’re the mom of a toddler tyrant, newborn, special needs kiddo, or basically another growing human, time for self is always lowest on the to-do list. For most of us, it’s a struggle to make it a habit to take time for self-care. For me as a stay-at-home mom, it’s even harder than when…
Here are six easy ways to encourage a special needs family. This also applies to any family that may just be going through a difficult time. Send a “Thinking of You” card Give a gift card Make a meal Invite them over for dinner and fellowship Offer to babysit for a date night Pray for…
As I was scrolling through Facebook the other day I came across a heartfelt post from my friend whose child struggles with ADHD. That struggle has led to a lot of emotional trauma due to having ADHD in the classroom. It was such a well thought-out post and with it being ADHD Awareness month, I…
In the three short years that I’ve been a special needs mom, there are some unexpected and somewhat ugly truths that I’ve learned when it comes to being a parent of a special needs child. These truths were not found in a pamphlet in a doctor’s office or explained to me in preparation of being…
Wow! Just wow. My daughter and I watched Frozen 2 yesterday afternoon and I am just blown away by how many life lessons are packed into this movie. It was such an indescribable time for me as we sat there laughing together and crying (well, okay, I was the only one crying) to have this…
I know as a mom of a son who was born with hydrocephalus how worrisome it can be thinking about leaving your child in the care of someone else who does not know what signs to look for if a shunt was to start malfunctioning in your absence. The only thing I received was a…
The most common condition caused by Spina Bifida is hydrocephalus in babies. This comes with its own set of worries and a mountain of information to comprehend. Today we are answering some of the most common questions parents have about hydrocephalus. What is Hydrocephalus in Babies? Hydrocephalus is the accumulation of too much…
For most parents with special needs kids, dealing with endless medical bills, insurance, doctor’s appointments, and medical supplies and equipment has become a part of everyday life. Along with that is a constant need for a little extra help in the money department. Actually, a lot of help! And at some point most parents start…
Most of you may not know this but October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month! I love October with the changing of the leaves, the smell of the cool crisp air, pumpkins and hayrides, and celebrating the end of the month with our neighborhood trick-or-treating on Halloween. It’s the perfect way to say goodbye to summer…
