Dani Wade
In Sickness and In Health Part IV: Fighting To Be Me
The hospital meds out of my system presented me with new issues. I was in constant pain. Learning to use muscles that hadn’t moved in months and now dealing with neuropathy in my lower...
She Got Me To Where I Am But I’m Leaving Her Behind
The year 2022 significantly altered my life. I will never and can never be the same. Some events just scar you for life. In my case, I am literally scarred. The base of my...
In Sickness and In Health Part III: Learning To Live Again
I wasn’t a good patient the first few days at the rehab center. I didn’t want to be there. I don’t do well with change, especially ones I don’t like, and I was still...
Getting Over The Back To School Lunch Slump
Our school district for the second year in a row is offering free breakfast and lunch to all of their students, but when you have picky eaters this is not necessarily a good thing....
In Sickness and In Health Part II: Hospital Recovery
Where dreams come from and nightmares roam that’s where I could be found for two months. Unawakened at first, then slowly scratching the surface to remember snippets or nothing of my time in the...
In Sickness And In Health Part I : Awakening
You usually don’t know you’re about to die until it’s too late. In my case, I didn’t have a clue, I just didn’t wake up.
I was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Wednesday, January 26, 2022,...
Thank Your Teachers All Year Long
Let's go back in time a bit. It's the month before school starts, and we’re tearing through the school aisles desperate to find everything on our kids’ supply lists. There’s too many people and...
31 Ways To Celebrate Fall As A Family
Autumn is my favorite season and with sudden cooler mornings here in Texas, I'm getting the itch to decorate.
Sometimes, you need a little help getting into the spirit of the holidays or season changes....
Walking In Their Shoes: What Special Needs Parents Wish You Knew
Photos included in this article are from special needs families who sent me their favorite family photo.
When I made the decision to try and become a mom, I was naïve. My world growing up...
Friday Favorites – Kid-Approved Sensory Bins
Welcome to our newest series. In "Friday Favorites," our team will share a handful of favorite items. These can range from clothes to beauty products to recipes to books and anything in between.
The weather...
The Funny (and Ironic) Memories of Parenthood
Oh the things we've done to our kids or had done to us by our kids.
I mean, are you really even a parent unless you've hit your kid's head on the car getting them...
Easter Basket Ideas for Special Needs Kids
When I give a gift I want there to be thought behind it.
When it comes to holidays and figuring out gifts for our boys, I usually will ask advice from my other friends (especially...