by Cristal Grogan | Jan 16, 2015 | Emotional Health, Grief & Bereavement
Coping with, and overcoming grief, as a special needs parent, is an ongoing process. We ride a continuous rollercoaster of triumphs and tribulations where mere minutes can mean the difference between happiness and heartache. At times, you can become so consumed with...
by Cristal Grogan | Sep 24, 2014 | Emotional Health, Life after the NICU
It’s 5am. Tears well in my eyes as I fill the tub, holding a squirming, poop-covered toddler. I can’t believe this has been happening daily for a month now. What if he never outgrows this phase? How am I supposed to get through the day if I’m already falling apart? No...
by Carolyn Leighton-Hilborn | Aug 20, 2014 | Life after the NICU
Your preemie has been home from the NICU for some time now. You’ve watched your baby grow from a tiny preemie that could fit in the palm of your hand to a toddling one or two year old. You might have to consider daycare… or should it be a nanny? This is a big question...
by Stephanie Goley | Apr 25, 2014 | Emotional Health, Inspiration
My oldest son is 8 years old. He is a happy, social boy who loves to be around people, enjoys attention, music and being active. He is also non-verbal, unable to walk, and has limited communication skills. Despite this, it is very obvious that social interaction is...
by Laura Martin | Dec 11, 2013 | Life after the NICU
Traveling with children is stressful. Traveling with children with special needs is even more stressful. Traveling with children with special needs during the holidays is even more stressful. I remember the first time we traveled with Joseph after his 228 day NICU...
