Have you ever wished you could explain to others what it feels like raising a child with invisible disabilities? Do you wish others would extend grace and compassion instead of judgement for your child? I have wished that many times! So, I decided to take a couple hours to sit and write one day as I thought about raising a …
At times you may feel alone, but you aren’t! There are others who are having similar experiences. These aren’t the things that people are talking about freely or sharing on Facebook, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t happening.
Perhaps you are parenting a child through these kinds of issues. Or maybe you are trying to understand the journey to help support someone who is. I’d like to share five pitfalls you may experience
The Battle Ground It’s a battle that wounds the soul and leaves one gasping for air. And while you feel as though you might be a scarred mess, you are drawn to the realization that you really aren’t scarred at all. Instead, you are an open and raw wound, never getting time to heal or repair before being viciously ripped …
It is important that we help arm the people in our child’s world with the appropriate insights, strategies, and skills to understand and appreciate them!
And in this 3-part blog series, I’d like to shed some practical light and helpful perspectives on understanding and parenting your child with ADHD
October is ADHD Awareness Month. I can’t help but stop and help raise much-needed awareness for something many families are battling and desperately needing support and resources to walk the course. Our own family has been affected by this diagnosis. It’s not just the individual’s issue. It affects the whole family. To follow our journey with ADHD and SPD, check …
The journey of special needs, invisible disabilities, and understanding your child’s unique learning needs can be a struggle. Not long ago, I shared about starting out on the journey of J’s needs. Navigating sensory processing disorder (SPD), ADHD, executive functioning disorder, depression, and anxiety can be a true challenge.
Our Journey with SPD and ADHD From the time I was a little girl, I played baby dolls like a champ. I mothered them with the greatest of ease and never tired of burping, changing, rocking, dressing, feeding, and talking to my sweet babies. With great happiness, I was a mother to many. I knew exactly what they needed, and …