Mom Makeover: From the Inside Out
The Gift of “me time” for Mom We all know that raising, supporting and advocating for your child with special needs means sometimes we don’t recognize the person we are...
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Meet Mom Robin Suzelis
Robin, 47, grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and attended Clarion University of PA pursuing Communications. She met her husband Ted Suzelis in the summer of 1994 while working a summer...
Is Keeping Your Loved One Safe Detrimental to Their Growth?
There seems to be tension between safety and independence that we experience as families. Many families I’ve spoken with believe that if they allow their loved one to develop their...
How Does a Patient Portal Benefit My Child?
Electronic Medical Records or Patient Portals, as they are often called, provide us with many benefits for accessing our medical files. Of course, as with anything, there will be pros...
Empowering Your Child for Better Communication with Healthcare Providers
Few people make important healthcare decisions without talking it over with a trusted family member or a caring friend. But for someone with a disability, this partnership can often lead...
Life Coaches Spotlight: Natalie Hankins
Natalie Hankins is a life coach certified by the Robbins-Madanes Center for Strategic Intervention and the Life Coach School. She is also the proud mom of 2 adult children with...
Wanted: Veterans of Adaptation
We’ve Got This! As parents of children with special needs, we have all experienced some degree of uncertainty and isolation in dealing with our child’s diagnosis. We had dreamed...
Family Fun “Egg”citing “Egg”tivities
The decoration of eggs began sometime during the 13th century. Many people are attracted to this form of art due to the smooth and oval shape of the egg. The...
Meet Mom Rachel Hurtado
Rachel, 33 lives in Colorado with her fiance Jeff McLaughlin. The two have been together for 12 years. She is currently attending National University (NU) to become a Board...
3 Things We All Need to do to Make Trips to the Dentist Anxiety Free for Our Children
Anxiety Free Dentist Trips Whether you are an adult or child, going to the dentist can be an anxious experience for anyone. The unknown, the sounds of the drill, the...
