Tag: disability awareness
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Living as a Mom in a Wheelchair: Embracing Every Moment
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother to three energetic boys and navigating life in a wheelchair, I often find myself the center of attention. Children are naturally curious, and I frequently hear questions like, “Why can’t you walk?” or “Are your legs broken?” Initially, parents may feel embarrassed when their little ones ask such direct…
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Kid-Sized Insights on Down Syndrome
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By: Jamie Lee Updated: Aug. 21, 2015 Originally Published: June 21, 2011 “Once Max turns three, he’ll be chatting away just like Lily,” my son Leo confidently declared, his little voice brimming with certainty. For a moment, I contemplated letting that statement slide—after all, Max, who doesn’t have any known disabilities,…