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Stories, tips, ideas and support for parenting. Posts may include child development, travel, neurodivergence (both parent and child), ADHD, autism, anxiety, parental advocacy, activities, books, life experiences and more.


An Open Letter to the Parent of a Child with Disabilities, Complex Needs, Support Needs, and/or Special Needs
You are stronger than you know. All parents have tough days, though your tough days are often fraught with challenges many parents couldn’t begin to comprehend. Many people are hoping to “get back to normal” after this strange year, but for you, normal is likely a word you choose not to use as your old normal is gone, never to return again. When the “Why me?” tears build (and they undoubtedly will at some point, or many points), let them flow. Don’t hide them. Don’t feel
Shelley Sontag
Aug 143 min read
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