As a first-time Mom, I was all consumed with what I wanted my idea of motherhood to look like. I envisioned my “happy, healthy” family on vacation, playing in the backyard, cheering on my son or daughters school activities, as we all do when we find out we are having a child, especially first-time Moms. […]
Today, I find myself in a dark place, a place filled with sadness, frustration, anger and pain! So today, I forgive myself for my sadness! Special Needs Mamas I wrote this for you, for us…FOR ME! Where do I go from here? I can’t seem to find the right words, the right path to help […]
I feel this very way right now. As we are working through my son’s IEP and I am reading progress reports. I am sitting here questioning what if I spent more time encouraging my son to read, what if I spent more time doing math problems with him, what if I spent more time playing […]
Don’t Let Dieting Turn You Into Momzilla Those few extra pounds that came with baby, or just crept up over the years might be becoming bothersome. You may be dieting and working to get back into your pre-baby jeans, and that’s great, as long as dieting isn’t turning you into Momzilla! There are several reasons […]
EXERCISE! A word that many parents of special needs children don’t get enough of! Exercise is vital to each person’s good health. We need exercise to keep our blood running easily through our arteries and veins, to keep our weight at healthy levels and to help keep our stress levels down. Exercise also aids in […]