Category Archives: Special Needs

• Signs of Hearing Loss in Very Young Children

  When my oldest child, Sofi, was a toddler, she had some strange little behaviors. There were many little things that gave me concerns, but when I would bring them up with friends or doctors, they were always shrugged off. “It’s just the age,” I was told, over and over again. “Two year olds aren’t supposed to cooperate!” friends reassured me. But, I couldn’t shake the thought that this wasn’t on the spectrum of normal. Yet, Sofi had passed her newborn hearing screen. At 3 years old, she passed another, similar test. At 4.5 years old, she got a hearing aid, and her life was greatly changed.  MORE

• OCD: Obsessive. Compulsive. Don’t Lose the Connection.

  We are our children’s advocates. No one else. The tenacity to get to the bottom of an issue, whether it is physical health, mental health, behavioural is our job as their advocate. Taking that responsibility in the fullest sense, coming alongside a child in their frustration and fear was so much more productive than trying to control behaviour from the outside.  MORE

• Potty Learning and the Late Learner

  If you have an older potty learner, here are some tips to help you stay patient and model the skills.  MORE

• How to Treat a Child With Special Needs

  Five things I wish everyone knew about my son with special needs, a primer on treating him with love and respect.  MORE

• What Breastfeeding Taught Me About Success

  After struggling to breastfeed her youngest two children, Laura learns what breastfeeding success really is for her and why not judging someone’s feeding choices is important.  MORE

• Our Formula Feeding Journey

  When an unexpected pregnancy cut short the breastfeeding relationship, this mom and baby figured out how to accept and enjoy their new path.  MORE

• A Voice for my Child

  “My voice is a gift, but it’s not a gift for me. It’s a gift for my children.” Read about Laura’s journey with a son who has a condition called Childhood Apraxia of Speech.  MORE

• What to Say (and What NOT to Say) to a New/Pregnant Parent Who Receives a “Special Needs” Diagnosis

  More than 100 parents of children with special needs respond to the question “what should I say (and not say) to a pregnant/new parent who has received a special needs diagnosis?” Learn how you can respond with sensitivity.  MORE

• Wordless Wednesday: Special Needs

  This week we asked you to share special needs. Read more about special needs in this week’s articles. Link up!  MORE

• The Emotional Components of Bonding With Preemies

  Having a premature baby can bring on many unexpected emotions for parents, but working through those emotions can bring about a wonderful bonding experience.  MORE

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