Supporting an Anxious Child
10 Things I Wish I Knew Earlier About How to Help a Child With Anxiety As a parent, we often find ourselves thinking of the “what ifs” that could happen. We mentally prepare for possible events that could occur to our children over the course of their life…even before they are born. The thought that my child… Read More
Fearing the Future as a Special Needs Parent As my daughter and son grow, I often find myself dreaming of their future. I image them leaving for their first dance, being behind the wheel of the car for the first time, falling in lust (teenage love), throwing their caps in the air at their graduation ceremony, and planning… Read More
To My Sweet Boy- An Open Letter to a Special Needs Sibling Dear Son, You are the sweetest 10-year-old and I am thankful every day that I was the lucky mother chosen for you. Your presence is a daily reminder of all that is good in the world. The sweet sounds that come from your lips in the form of… Read More
I can sit here today and type this knowing our family went through hell last year and we are finally starting to see our way out, realizing the path will be bumpy. This post has been stewing in my mind for months but I cannot seem to get the raw truth out, giving it the authenticity it deserves. I am… Read More
This is the first year that I feel like we have a plan that adequately meets J’s needs, both emotionally and academically. That being said, J’s needs are so high right now and can change throughout the day given how high her anxiety is at each moment, she is not utilizing all aspects of the plan which would ensure… Read More
Creative, unique, intuitive, empathetic, and funny are words I would use to describe my 13-year-old daughter. Last night, I asked for her help in brainstorming possible topics to add to my blog. Since she is the person suffering from debilitating anxiety, I was hopeful that she could shed some light on much-needed topics. I prompted her with “5 Things… Read More
