S.T.R.E.S.S.: Stuff To Remember Every Single Second… Stress and burnout are well-documented side effects of being a caregiver. As for myself, I know that I risk triggering double or triple meltdowns with every little decision I make all day long. As the primary caregiver, I can see that my daily choices will quickly turn into my son’s future, […]
Author: Megan
25 Lofty New Year’s Resolutions for Parents of Kids with Special Needs
A new year is upon us, and so we’re once again called upon to think about what we’d like to change about ourselves. As if we didn’t have enough on our plate, right? Adding the burden of new year’s resolutions and self-improvement seems kind of cruel. Yet we all know there are things we could be […]
Activities of Daily Living for Special Needs Children
Many parents for special needs children know the term “activities of daily living,” also referred to as ADL. These activities are the basic tasks of everyday life, and they include tasks such as eating, bathing, clothing, and toileting. For most children, these tasks are learned relatively easily and become a part of a daily routine. […]