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10 Insights from My Journey Parenting a Child with Sensory Processing Disorder
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a whirlwind of challenges, especially when you’re navigating the complexities of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). My journey began eight years ago when my oldest son was diagnosed with SPD, leaving me feeling overwhelmed and hopeless in the chaos of family life. Thankfully, our story has taken a turn for…
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Aging in Place: How Can We Support Our Parents?
Get Pregnant Fast If you have an aging parent facing health challenges, and live far away, you might find yourself in a conversation that feels all too familiar: “How did your doctor’s appointment go?” “Fine, I guess,” they reply. “Did you get any answers? What did the doctor say?” “I’m not sure. More tests are…
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Playdates Are Possible for Children with Special Needs
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent of a child with special needs, I often hear my son Leo exclaim, “I need to call Mia’s mom!” You might wonder who Mia is. Here’s the story. After Leo experienced his first major seizure, I was still in a daze from the ordeal. We had just returned from…
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7 Relationships That Shift When You Become a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast As life unfolds, your connections with others inevitably transform. Stepping into parenthood brings a significant shift, leaving you with considerably less free time. The moments you do have to dedicate to others now require careful consideration. You might not have reflected on how these changes impact your relationships with friends, family, and…
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Hey Moms in the School Drop-Off Line, It’s Time to Step Out of the Car
Get Pregnant Fast Last school year was quite the adventure for my family. I was nearing the end of my pregnancy with my fourth child and juggling school runs for my other kids, all while navigating a commute of 25 miles. Trust me, if there had been a school bus, I would have jumped at…