Gloria G. is from California, and was one of forty finalists chosen out of the over 1,000 entries to our “What Advice Would You Give to a Fellow Caregiver?” Contest. You can find our grand prize and runner up winners here. What advice would you give a fellow caregiver? Advice for soothing a crying medically fragile… Continue reading Caregiver Contest Finalist Gloria: Soothing Medically-Fragile Children

This taps into the fear of many caregiving parents: what if something happens to me without time to prepare? I'm finding ways to share the responsibility.

Much-needed moments of connection with my special needs child renew my caregiving spirit and remind me of the value of my role.

Pediatric nurses are the true heroes of the healthcare industry, and are often unrecognized and underappreciated. Here's how they've touched one mom's life.

Parents of special needs children are at high risk for stress, burnout, fatigue and depression. Practice good self-care to be the best parent you can be.

They are many challenges that come with caregiving, as we all know. Both of my elderly parents are in their 80's, dad being 84 and mom being 81.

Having multiple caregivers for your child with special needs takes a lot of communication and teamwork. Here's how to create a care manual for your child.

Darla C took on the challenge of caring to a child with a rare disorder and is reaping the sweet reward of watching a small child learn to thrive and love.

Shellie L. knows true love when she looks into her daughter’s eyes each morning. Finding out her daughter had a severe form of spinal muscular atrophy was a devastating blow but each day with Aubriana is a blessing that makes her appreciate life. I was 23-years-old when I had my daughter Aubriana. She was my second… Continue reading Caring for a Child with Special Needs: Meet Aubriana

Any caregiver with siblings may have experienced their share of conflict when it comes to caring for an elderly parent with medical needs. Common conflicts are...