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Saying Goodbye to an Extraordinary One

Daniel Bennion2020-01-09T17:48:52+00:00October 17th, 2019|Parenting|

While parents would all prefer their children outlive them, we know that’s not always the case.  And even more so with our extraordinary children that have a shorter life expectancy. [...]

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To My Child With Special Needs: Thank You

AmyMattson2018-11-21T20:17:51+00:00November 21st, 2018|Special Needs, Uncategorized|

I know my stress levels never seem to ease. I'm always tired and this affects my willingness to play every time you wish. I apologize if my continued state of [...]

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Billy Footwear and AFO Shoes

AmyMattson2020-01-09T17:59:53+00:00November 12th, 2018|Special Needs|

A couple of months ago I saw some images going around Facebook of these incredible shoes and boots from Billy Footwear that used a zipper around the shoe instead of [...]

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The Grieving Cycle of Special Needs Parents

AmyMattson2019-06-01T13:29:39+00:00October 19th, 2018|Special Needs, Uncategorized|

Previously, I had shared why it's so important for parents of special needs children to grieve their child's diagnosis. Today, I want to expand on that and discuss the fact [...]

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Preparing Your Child For Surgery

AmyMattson2019-05-15T15:42:35+00:00July 9th, 2017|Special Needs|

Ladybug's cerebral palsy has required numerous surgeries in her short 8 years of life. So many in fact that I've lost count. Yes, I know I should really know how [...]

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