Funny Things Our Kids Teach Us About Life
Kids have a way of teaching us life lessons we never saw coming. Some deep, some funny, but all worth holding onto.
Tag: special needs parenting
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When You Feel Like You Can’t Do It Anymore
If you have ever sat in a quiet moment and whispered I cannot do this anymore, this is for you. A gentle reminder that even in your breaking, God is still holding you.
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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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A Caregiver Mom’s Thanksgiving: Finding Faith Around the Table
A caregiver mom’s honest Thanksgiving: how quiet rituals, journaling, and steady faith made room for hope around our small table.
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More Than “Just Mom”: Balancing Caregiving and Identity
When you’re a full-time caregiver, it’s easy to feel like you’ve lost pieces of yourself. This post reflects on how to honor your role as “mom” while still holding onto who you are beyond caregiving.
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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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Care Team Communication Scripts for Hospital Stays: What I Say at Intake, Shift Change, and Rounds
As both a concerned mom and a registered nurse, I share the exact scripts I use with healthcare teams (during intake, shift changes, and daily rounds) so Jace’s needs are communicated clearly, and we feel respected.
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The Hospital Go-Bag for Medically Complex Kids: What’s In Mine (and Why)
A mom-tested hospital go-bag for medically complex kids; exactly what I pack for Jace, why it matters, and a free printable checklist.