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One Day I’ll Have Big Girl Furniture, But Today I Have a Trampoline, Sensory Swing & Shake Plate

My living room is like a sensory jungle gym. If you walked into our apartment...
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School Break Struggles: A President’s Week Reality Check for Special Needs Families

It’s President’s Week. Yes, our school district gives an entire week off for President's Day...
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Tax Tips for Special Needs Parents: What to Know Before You File

Filing taxes as a special needs parent can feel complicated. Between therapies, medical appointments, adaptive...
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Podcast Coming Soon!

Welcome to Special Needs Daily where we laugh… because crying requires too much energy,and frankly…we’re...
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When the System Fails: The Fear Special Needs Parents Don’t Say Out Loud

The recent tragedy involving a special needs family in Australia has shaken parents like me...
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Why Autism Treatments Don’t Work Equally for Every Child, and Why Parents Should Stay Cautiously Hopeful

If you’ve been parenting in the special needs world for any length of time, you’ve...
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Mother’s Day for Special Needs Moms: Beautiful, Brutal, and 100% Brave

Let’s talk about the day that’s supposed to celebrate us but often feels like a...
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When Prayers Are the Only Words Left: A Love Letter to Special Needs Parents

Some days, all the charts, routines, therapies, and sensory toys in the world aren’t enough...
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When Dread Becomes a Daily Companion: Coping After Tragedy as a Special Needs Parent

There are few things more gut-wrenching than hearing about a child like ours, a child...
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Why Special Needs Parents Should Celebrate Every Win (Even That Half-Eaten Chicken Nugget Victory)

You know that feeling when your child eats something other than beige food for the...