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Dear Special Needs Family, Take the Vacation.

AmyMattson2019-04-26T12:57:11+00:00March 16th, 2017|Family Life, Special Needs|

As a special needs family we are constantly overwhelmed with financial burdens that most other families just don't grasp.  Doctors, therapists, equipment, missed work, surgeries, hospital stays, traveling for appointments, [...]

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No, Actually I Won’t “Get Through” This. The Hard Truth of Special Needs Parenting

AmyMattson2017-03-03T21:58:38+00:00March 3rd, 2017|Special Needs|

One of the hardest aspects of being a special needs family is accepting the reality that this isn't something you're going to "get through".  I'll be honest, it really bothers [...]

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Why You Need a Wheelchair Van & How to Get One

AmyMattson2017-05-21T22:13:59+00:00February 24th, 2017|Special Needs|

I have been compensated by Rollx for this review.  My opinions are my own, for more information see my marketing disclosure. When we first got Ladybug's power wheelchair, we had planned [...]

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How & Why You Should Tell Your Child About Their Learning Disability

AmyMattson2019-03-24T21:20:50+00:00February 20th, 2017|Homeschooling, Special Needs|

When it comes to a learning disability in your children, all sorts of emotions come to the front of your mind.  It's a pretty sensitive topic.  Many parents are so [...]

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Dear Special Needs Mom Longing For “Normal”

AmyMattson2017-06-04T19:39:31+00:00January 24th, 2017|Special Needs|

I see you at the park, sitting at the picnic table holding your child on your lap.  I see you watching your other children running and playing with other kids [...]

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