Celebrating Milestones That Look Different
Milestones in our home may not look like everyone else’s, but they are still worth celebrating. Each step, sound, and smile carries the weight of a miracle, and I refuse to let them go unnoticed.
Category: Special Needs Parenting
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Making It Do What It Do On The Hard Days With Jace
Some days I wake up tired before my feet even hit the floor, but in the middle of the weight I still find joy in my son’s smile. This is our story from hospital hallways to home and how I learned to make it do what it do, with hope you can borrow on your…
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How to Balance Caregiving and Self-Care Without Guilt
Being a special needs mom often means putting yourself last. But self-care is not selfish, it is survival. Here are self-care tips for special needs moms to help you find balance without guilt.
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Finding Peace in the Chaos: A Caregiver Mom’s Guide to December
December can feel overwhelming for caregiver moms of medically complex children. Here are 5 practical ways I’ve learned to release expectations, simplify traditions, and create peace in the chaos of the holiday season.
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The Gift of Faith: Holding On to Hope When Life Doesn’t Look Like You Expected
If your holiday looks different because you are a caregiver, this faith filled post is for you. Learn practical ways to hold on to hope, speak life to your day, and find peace even when life did not go as planned.
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Preparing Your Heart Before the Holidays: A Self Care and Prayer Practice
Before the holidays ramp up take intentional steps to care for your heart. These short, practical routines helped me stay steady during the busiest seasons.
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How to Build a Support System as a Special Needs Mom
Being a special needs mom often means putting yourself last. But self-care is not selfish, it is survival. Here are self-care tips for special needs moms to help you find balance without guilt.
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I Stunted My Son’s Growth On Purpose
Choosing growth attenuation for my son was one of the hardest and most loving decisions I have ever made. It’s not fear. It’s faith, long-term care, and doing what’s best for our family.