It is exciting and nerve-wracking enough to find out you’re expecting a child. Add in the additional pressure of balancing attention with older siblings, or even older siblings with special needs, and you’re on a roller coaster of emotion (probably every day). I was recently asked to help a family prepare their child diagnosed with…
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Keeping (Organizationally) Sane When Everything is Chaos
I can’t promise that there won’t be days where you feel like ripping out your hair. Between doctor’s appointments, therapies, and school meetings, it’s no easy task being the best advocate for your child. However, here are some tips to stay organized with documentation and appointments to help you be your child’s number 1 fan.…
DIFY: an underrated concept
Everyone’s all about DIY: do it yourself. There are YouTube videos, television shows, and even whole channels devoted to creating things yourself. But what about DIFY? Do it for yourself. Self-care should be as important as your fight to get the services and resources your child needs to succeed. But if you’re burnt out, exhausted,…