The “parent power team” traveled to Topeka, September 23, to ask our state for better supports for families who perform long-term caregiving.
Spending my Birthday at the State Capitol, Advocating for Those With Disabilities Read More »
If you’re curious about what a Medicaid waiver is or how we get the in-home support (and extra therapies) we do for Hudsyn, this post is for you.
What is a Medicaid Waiver and Why Do We Need It? Read More »
Dan & I often get asked about our parenting “role reversals.” This post addresses your questions, our struggels and ultmately, our reasons behind this important decision for our family.
Being a Breadwinning Special Needs Mom: The Struggles & The Triumphs Read More »
Last week, I wrote a post about our son’s recent diagnoses of moderate ADHD and mild (Level 1) autism. I also talked about how we hadn’t told him of his new “labels.” It still stings a bit to discuss this, even though I know he’ll be a GREAT human. It’s always challenging to hear a
Telling Damek He Has Autism Read More »
It’s not like we weren’t aware of Damek’s challenges early in his life. The speech delays at three years old, the hyperactivity and constant need to move and interrupt conversations, the inability to maintain a meaningful conversation in first grade were all chalked up to “he’s just a little boy with a lot of energy…it
What Happens When Your Second Child is Diagnosed Read More »
In January, I made the decision to drastically change my nutrition. I committed to a 100% plant-based, gluten free diet. I had been contemplating this for many reasons, but ultimately I wanted to allow my immune system to perform at its best going forward. I’ve been gluten-free for well over a decade, but cutting out
Best Plant-Based Meal Delivery Services – 100% Gluten Free Read More »
Join us for Hudsyn’s Dream Big Day 2021!
Hudsyn is a 2021 Dream Big Day Ambassador for Children’s Mercy Hospital Read More »
First and foremost, I am NOT an attorney. However, I work with hundreds of them across the country. And, one of the most popular questions I get from families when we start their special needs life planning process is “How do I know which estate planning attorney is right for our family?” This is an
8 Key Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Special Needs Estate Planning Attorney Read More »
What do you do to combat your anxiety and stress in healthy ways? Have you tried coloring?
Managing Anxiety: Joining the Adult Coloring Craze Read More »
If you’re like us, we have often struggled to purchase big-ticket items on our middle-income salary. Here are some quick and easy ways to help lower the costs of raising a child with special needs.
33 Simple, Low-Cost Fundraising Ideas for Families with a Special Needs Child Read More »
