starberrykids — feeding tube

As a parent of a child with special needs, the journey can get lonely.  If you are traveling alone, it feels endless.  There are lots of people that have built in support, in the form of a spouse or close sibling.  Then there are those that are not fortunate to have that built in support system.  If you don't have it, you can create it.  That is my mantra.   There are loads of support groups out there.  You can google your hometown along with the support group you are looking for in the search bar.  If you don't find an...

At this point your child should be adjusted to the new school year.  He should feel comfortable with his teacher, his therapists and anyone else who will be spending time with him. Parents and caregivers should be involved as well.  It benefits your child when the faculty at school knows that there is an active adult invested. Take the time to read the daily log that comes home with your son. It is not necessary to write a lengthy comment if all is going well.  A scrawled thank you with a smiley face does the trick.  I sometimes buy stickers...