Tag Archive: Cerebral Palsy

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Celebrating a Big Win in Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month

This March, Charlie turns eight...And it’s only appropriate that it happens during Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, the month in which we celebrate all the Charlie has overcome and will continue to overcome.

Jamie Sumner
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A Lesson on Adaptation and Improvisation

The history of jazz has taught this mom about adaptaion, improvisation and leaning into opportunities that seem like mistakes.

Jamie Sumner
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How Yoga Has Made Me a Better Parent

Not only has yoga helped this mom with back pain, it has helped her become a better parent. Learning to calm her mind in moments of vulnerability is making her stronger then before.

Jamie Sumner
Our Sensory Friendly Holiday Tradition

A New Holiday Tradition: Visiting a Sensory-friendly Santa

For Charlie, visiting Santa was a tall order considering the noisy crowds and long wait time. That's until they discovered the sensory-friendly Santa.

Jamie Sumner

This is Why We Need to See More Disability in Literature

Writing is activism in the best sense. It presents worlds with a cornucopia of multi-faceted characters, because no one is just one kind of person.

Jamie Sumner
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For These Special Needs Bus Drivers, It’s Not Just a Job

These stories are many, not few. For these drivers, carrying our children is not just a job. It’s a way to love the community.

Jamie Sumner
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He Raced Without Me and We Both Found Freedom

Events just don’t happen without us. At the same time, we all wish and pray and work towards independence for our children.

Jamie Sumner
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Nike Signs Its First Professional Athlete with Cerebral Palsy

Nike signs its first professional athlete with cerebral palsy and it’s a win for all of us. Parents of children with special needs: the sky's the limit.

Jamie Sumner
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What Autumn and Cooler Weather Mean for My Disabled Son

When I think of autumn and what the cooler weather means for my disabled son, I worry about what might go wrong. But his adaptability never ceases to amaze.

Jamie Sumner
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Special Needs Parenting: When Your Support System Fails

As parents of a child with special needs, we all know it. That fear we all fear when our support system fails and we are parenting alone.

Jamie Sumner
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