In the early part of my adult life, if someone had asked me to define love, I may have spent an absurd amount of time thinking about cute dates, beautiful weddings, and my friends starting their married lives.
Then, the...
Happy Rare Disease Day! Rare Disease Day celebrates the 300 million people worldwide who are living with a rare disease. There are over 6000 rare diseases that are characterized by a multitude of abnormalities and symptoms that not only...
I share this to bring awareness to lymphedema. While our journey of processing a diagnosis of primary lymphedema is highly specific, I believe that when anything is troubling your kid or troubling you about your kid, it touches every...
Today is World Autism Day. Whether you stand for Awareness or Acceptance, the goal is still inclusivity. But we’re going to be talking broader than Autism. We are going to be touching on disabilities as a whole. According to...
"Does she have autism?" Oh, if I had a dollar for every time I've been asked that question.
My daughter is six years old and developmentally delayed.
She is completely nonverbal. She walks with an awkward gait, makes repetitive hand movements, and...
The symbol of the military child is the dandelion - a flower that can grow in almost any condition and is nearly impossible to beat down.
Military kids start over. They go to new schools and make new friends. They...
Today is World Prematurity Day. Every year on November 17th, the March of Dimes focuses on the ongoing crisis of premature births and children. They donate to research and development in this area, demand #BlanketChange on policies for mothers...
You Changed My Life
These were the last words that we ever expected to hear…
“I’m sorry, but your son has Down Syndrome. I know there is a lot to fear.”
“Do you see him?” she whispered to her husband, grabbing his...
When I give a gift I want there to be thought behind it.
When it comes to holidays and figuring out gifts for our boys, I usually will ask advice from my other friends (especially my special needs moms), the...
Welcome to our newest series. In "Friday Favorites," our team will share a handful of favorite items. These can range from clothes to beauty products to recipes to books and anything in between.
The weather here in West Texas has...
Military Lifestyle
Embracing a Memorable Family Life in Italy
Vicenza, Italy has long been considered one of the Army’s most coveted duty stations. As soon as I realized I would be married to...
