Alex is now a teenager with disability, and we're discussing his transition into adulthood. Once again, I feel entirely out of my league as a parent.
Wondering what to say and what not to say to the parent of a medically complex child? Here's the best way to help, from a mom who knows.
As a complex medical mom, when I know that my child matters to you, we trust and believe in you; and that, dear doctor, puts the magic into your treatment.
Watch this recorded webinar - Learn coping strategies for chronic PTSD experienced by parents of a child with special needs. Presented by Dr. Liz Matheis.
It's IEP Day and you're stressing out. Take a deep breath and don't sweat it. With these video tips on how to prepare, you've got this.
Parenting children with different abilities is hard. As a father to a child with special needs and one with typical needs, I'm learning to strike a balance.
Feeding tube accessories can make the tube more secure and easier to deal with. They can also make having a feeding tube more acceptable to your child.
Knowing about nutrition and PKU can make all the difference between leading a healthy life and experiencing damaging consequences of Phenylketonuria.
If you want to help and support special needs parents, simply being supportive will do far more good than giving advice or expressing concern.
I know there will be days when homeschool will be challenging, but I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to foster a love of learning in Sam.