Back in the day, in a previous life almost, I was a counselor for domestic violence offenders. They came to a group session two times a week, essentially as an alternative to going to jail. I could write dozens of blog posts about it that would be interesting but not necessarily helpful for you. What I have been thinking about that is definitely helpful is something we taught in those classes …
special needs parents
Making the Best Investments for Your Child
From autism to stutters, there are many reasons why children experience speech difficulties. Support can come in many forms too, from grant-funded speech-easy devices to high-tech speech therapy innovations, but without a solid financial plan in place it can be difficult to cover the expenses of all the treatment that your son or daughter needs. While even considering the notion that we might not …
What About Your Special Needs? Self-Care for Parents of Children With Special Needs
5 Methods of Self-Care to Help Parents of Special Needs Children Recharge, Reset and Rally When my daughter was diagnosed with developmental delays, I fell backward into grief, even as I furiously crossed off action items on a to-do list that rarely included self-care. My seemingly unstoppable tears provided me with something I desperately needed, though: Because it’s hard to talk to …