‘For Jason…A Mother’s Story’
I became a mom at the age of nineteen, to a beautiful, perfect little boy named Jason Matthew Burkhardt. My dream of becoming a mother was
Inspirations
Through A Dogs Eyes
PBS documentary ‘Through a Dog’s Eyes’ looks at assistance dogs and children
“Real Life”… with “Momentrepreneur” Yvonne Pierre
As a “Momentrepreneur” and a Special Needs advocate, Yvonne shares about how she had to choose between avoiding pain and being a fully present mother to a Special Needs baby
Proud Moments™ Kyra, Dylan, Tyler and Alex
Proud Moments are any time that you have been extremely proud of your child with special needs. Read on to share in pride & joy of everyday accomplishments
“Every Dog Has a Gift”
In Every Dog Has a Gift, Rachel McPherson draws on her experience as the founder and executive director of The Good Dog Foundation
Catherine Purple Cherry
Cathy Purple Cherry, AIA, LEED AP is Principal and Owner of Purple Cherry Architects, a wholly-integrated design firm started in 1994 and located in Annapolis, Maryland. Cathy and her staff...
Dr. Nelson Mane
My particular “Everyday Hero” set out to find the “person” inside the prison of autism that incarcerated my little boy. He conducted an extensive “Search and Rescue Mission” to help...
Proud Moments: Max, Faith, and Jeff
Proud Moments are any time that you have been extremely proud of your child with special needs. Read on to share in pride & joy of everyday accomplishments
The Maincure
Ten years ago, I led a workshop for parents and grandparents of children with disabilities at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico. While there, I met Marcia,we spoke of many things over the course of that week, but one story she told resurfaces in my mind again and again.
The Birthday Party: Wise Beyond Her Years
Each of us experienced rejection from peers at some point growing up and we now watch as our own children experience it as well. It is painful to see our children get hurt. However,
