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Redefining Myself

June 2, 2016 by Jennifer Senda 1 Comment

Redefining Myself

I hate the word “normal.” In this age, when people are supposed to be more aware of issues like bullying, racism, etc., we are still fighting discrimination and intolerance. The reality is, humanity is humanity; there is good and there is bad. Sometimes, it seems, there is more bad than there is good… Sometimes. I […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting Tagged With: disabled mom, reflections, society

Spastic Mama: You Must Think Moments

May 11, 2016 by Anne Cohen 1 Comment

Spastic Mama:  You Must Think Moments

A friend of mine has always amazed me. She has juggled three kids; two of them twins, has lived abroad with her family, has forged a deep commitment to her faith and community and is a writer. She balanced all of this while acknowledging her own needs for personal and professional growth. None of this […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting Tagged With: baby, disability, disabled mom, friends, reflections

5 Misconceptions about Maternity Leave and Why ME-ternity is Ridiculous

May 9, 2016 by Erin Andrews 1 Comment

5 Misconceptions about Maternity Leave and Why ME-ternity is Ridiculous

So this article is trending: “I want all the perks of maternity leave — without having any kids.” It’s an interview with Meghann Foye, author of a book entitled “Meternity,” about how she believes that American society, and particularly woman, need to stop allowing our careers to control our lives and make more time for ourselves. […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting Tagged With: baby, disabled mom, maternity leave, reflections, working mom

Self-Preservation and Saying “No” as a Parent

April 14, 2016 by Jennifer Byers Chambers Leave a Comment

Self-Preservation and Saying “No” as a Parent

Saying “no,” is something I have learned is essential to my self-preservation. As much as I don’t like it, I’ve found that saying no can actually make me a better parent and spouse. I recently had to turn down speaking at a large conference in my field, something I’d actively lobbied for, pursued, and then […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting Tagged With: children, disabled mom, reflections, TBI, travel, working mom

I​t’s Okay To Think About Surrendering

April 11, 2016 by Jennifer Senda 2 Comments

I​t’s Okay To Think About Surrendering

I know this is a taboo subject when it comes to parenting, or any issue in the disabled world. We are supposed to be inspiring to others, overcoming “challenging feats” and all that jazz. We are supposed to smile and be grateful to be alive, no matter our circumstances. It’s hard for me to admit […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting Tagged With: children, disabled mom, love, reflections, struggles, wheelchair

Reflections From Parenting With a Disability

March 22, 2016 by Heather Watkins 1 Comment

Reflections From Parenting With a Disability

On a recent visit to the doc’s office that coincided same week my daughter returned to school, I welcomed verbiage bestowed upon me that included the following: “You lost 2 lbs, you have such white teeth, you don’t look old enough to have a child in college.” *Thinks well, it don’t crack* A bit less welcomed however […]

Filed Under: Disabled Parenting Tagged With: adult child, cane, daughter, disabled mom, muscular dystrophy, reflections, teenager

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