My husband and I often joke about robbing a bank. Or winning the lottery. Or coming into an inheritance. We’ve been joking for years because almost from the day our children were born, we have been in debt, despite many, many plans and schemes and dreams to bob our financial heads above water. You name it, we’ve been billed for it: therapies tried and true and sometimes new, doctor’s bills, … [Read more...]
Tadpoles and Diplomas: transitions for special needs children
This morning I compared my son to a tadpole. Not, I confess, one of my stellar parenting moments. But more shocking than the fact I equated my first born to a pre-formed amphibian, is the happier fact that it succeeded in making him feel better. Stress and anxiety have taken their toll in recent weeks and we have been desperate to help him manage. As is often the case, however, it has taken a … [Read more...]