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Five Resolutions For the Special Needs Mom

AmyMattson2020-01-09T17:59:09+00:00January 1st, 2019|Parenting|

I'm not one for New Year's resolutions. For me, they're too easy to give up on. Miss one workout, cheat on your diet one day, and all motivation to keep [...]

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Grieving During the Holidays as a Special Needs Family

AmyMattson2020-01-09T17:59:22+00:00December 19th, 2018|Family Life|

The holiday season is my favorite time of the year. I love Christmas. Celebrating the birth of Jesus, the decorated trees, nativity scenes, cookies, seeing family, ringing in the new [...]

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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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Being a Special Needs Mom Taught Me How To Love

AmyMattson2019-06-10T13:52:19+00:00November 7th, 2018|Special Needs, Uncategorized|

Dear son, I am blessed to be your mom because you have taught me what life is truly about. I like to think I was a pretty decent person before you [...]

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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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