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7 Truths About Blind Parenting Courtesy of Netflix’s Bird Box

January 3, 2019 by Holly Bonner Leave a Comment

7 Truths About Blind Parenting Courtesy of Netflix’s Bird Box

Spoilers ahead, obviously. Sandra Bullock’s Bird Box landed on Netflix this holiday season, scaring the bejeezus out of an approximate 45 million subscribers, myself included. The movie begins by introducing the audience to Mallory (Bullock), seen sternly warning her two young children (oddly named “Boy” and “Girl”) to never remove their blindfolds or “they won’t make […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting Tagged With: adapting, blind, blind mom, movies, society

Back-to-School Shopping and the Onlookers

September 20, 2017 by Tracy Boyd Leave a Comment

Back-to-School Shopping and the Onlookers

Since I still have three children at home heading back to school this year that means we are going to hit our local Target and the mall! My guide dog Chiffon, my two youngest boys with their oldest sister Alina, and I all hit the mall to do the back-to-school shopping. My oldest son, Colin, […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting Tagged With: back to school, blind, blind mom, shopping, society, staring

Vacation Time at the Lake: Reflections from a Blind Mother

August 14, 2017 by Tracy Boyd 1 Comment

Vacation Time at the Lake: Reflections from a Blind Mother

I have been reminded over this past week, while my family and I were at Mercer lake in Florence Oregon, how the four fundamentals in life are often taken for granted: 1) family, 2) friendship, 3) fun, and 4) fellowship. When things are still and quiet, and we are removed from our everyday busy lives, […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting Tagged With: assistance, blind mom, helicopter parenting, help, reflections, support, vacation

The Test: Reflections from a Blind Mom

April 25, 2017 by Tracy Boyd 2 Comments

The Test: Reflections from a Blind Mom

Have you ever been put to the test? Or, been asked to take the test? I’m sure you will know what I’m talking about once you hear my story… Somehow, whether, you are low vision, or totally blind, you have been appointed with the characteristic of independent. This independent label is almost never self-appointed, rather […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting Tagged With: blind mom, home, household, reflections, society

Feeling Uncertain: Playtime as a Blind Mom

March 21, 2017 by Tracy Boyd 6 Comments

Feeling Uncertain: Playtime as a Blind Mom

This morning, my husband and I took our three-year-old son Desmond, to the Community Center indoor, play park. When we first arrived at the play park, I told my husband to head into the gymnasium with our son, while Chiffon, my guide dog, and I paid at the counter. As Chiffon and I approached the […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting Tagged With: blind mom, play, playground, son, toddler

National Braille Press Valentine’s Card Spreads the Love

February 6, 2017 by Holly Bonner Leave a Comment

National Braille Press Valentine’s Card Spreads the Love

I’ll admit it; I’m a hopeless romantic! One of my absolute favorite holidays, Valentine’s Day, of course! Since becoming a mom, I’ve gotten my daughters into the spirit and together we make and mail dozens of Valentine’s Day cards every year. In our house, every recipient on our list receives “2” versions of Valentine’s – […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting, Product Reviews Tagged With: adapting, blind mom, holidays

How Being A Blind Mother Is Like Being On the Walking Dead

October 24, 2016 by Holly Bonner Leave a Comment

How Being A Blind Mother Is Like Being On the Walking Dead

We have a strict rule in our house…Sunday nights, from 9-10pm, both kids must be in bed. There is no talking. No cell-phones and absolutely no weekend sex. Ain’t nobody got time for that when they could be watching Rick Grimes and Daryl Dixon take on a herd of walkers! The post-apocalyptic world of zombies versus […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting Tagged With: adapting, blind mom, children, reflections

My Disability Is Not An Excuse for Bad Manners

August 2, 2016 by Holly Bonner 1 Comment

My Disability Is Not An Excuse for Bad Manners

Six months after being declared legally blind, the universe threw me the mother of all curve balls when I discovered I was pregnant. Adapting to my newly acquired disability while simultaneously preparing to become a mom was extremely overwhelming. I found myself in desperate need of emotional support. There was a time when I made […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting Tagged With: blind mom, family, friends, society

Top 10 Strategies for Avoiding Unnecessary Shopping Trips

April 3, 2016 by Holly Bonner 1 Comment

Top 10 Strategies for Avoiding Unnecessary Shopping Trips

As a blind mom of two toddlers who also happens to have a husband with an unpredictable work schedule; I pride myself on being prepared. I don’t usually get the opportunity to go food shopping (if ever) and I can’t live my life relying on the kindness of strangers to feed my family.  Since having […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting Tagged With: adapting, blind mom, cane, shopping, toddler

Chocolate Braille Bars

March 27, 2016 by Holly Bonner Leave a Comment

Chocolate Braille Bars

Easter baskets. As parents, it’s our responsibility to fill them. I put a lot of thought into what my kids might enjoy in their baskets, even though they are both only toddlers. Truth be told, they would probably be happy with anything at this age, but mommy strives for perfection. (Clearly, I have issues.) While […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting, Product Reviews Tagged With: blind mom, braille, holidays

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