Happy Spring to all the disabled parents out there! First off I want to say that I recognize that for many people, traveling is not possible for several reasons including continued Covid concerns. My heart goes out, especially to those who have children under five who are unable to be vaccinated. Our family did not […]
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Spastic Mama: International Traveling with a Toddler
I’m turning forty next year. When discussing possible plans with a friend of mine she echoed my feelings exactly, “When you grow up with a disability and you turn forty you deserve a parade.” A parade not because you are an inspiration, but for dragging your body through forty years of physical pain, while attempting […]
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 […]