The Alfie Evans case is not the first case of its kind to draw attention, but it does show us just how depraved humanity can be. In many circles, there are discussions about when life officially starts and ends. There are discussions about abortion, end-of-life care, physician-assisted suicide, euthanasia and if one’s special needs justify…
Can Autism be Cured or Can a Child “Lose” an Autism Diagnosis?
I was talking with a friend the other day and since I have two kids with autism, she asked me this question: You’re much more familiar with autism than I am so please tell me if I’m totally wrong, but I’ve got a friend telling me how you can basically cure autism with early intervention…
Top Pediatric Doctors for EDS, Dysautonomia, and Mast Cell Disorders
With my new series on Ehlers-Danlos and “The Trifecta” (Dysautonomia, POTS, Mast Cell Disorders), I have already been getting many questions about the pediatric doctors we see for these disorders. Since we are a military family, we have traveled to other states and seen other pediatric doctors that I would highly recommend. While most of…
An Introduction to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome in Children
It’s been exactly one year since my daughter received three official diagnoses of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 3, Dysautonomia (POTS), and Mastocytosis/Mast Cell Activation Disorder. When you have all three of these together, they call it “The Trifecta.” Of course, you can have each one separately without the other, but more commonly you have at least two…
Bible Verse Phone Cases for Encouragement: Review & Giveaway
If you’re anything like me, you love anything pretty and girly. I like pretty clothes, jewelry, and even pretty and girly phone wallpaper and cases! Recently, I found out about a company called Prone to Wander. They sell gorgeous Bible verse phone cases along with a few home decor items and I am in love with…
IEP Meeting Preparation: Tips for Parents of Special Needs Children
Going to an Individualized Education Plan or IEP meeting can be one of the most stressful experiences for a special needs parent, but having an IEP is important in order for your child to have a good education. IEPs are important because it helps set goals up goals and a plan of treatment so that…
How to Have a Baby on a Military Budget
This is a sponsored post is written by me on behalf of 1 Natural Way, a TRICARE breast pump provider. All opinions are entirely my own. Having a baby is a BIG life decision. But for many military families, having a baby is limited to times when your spouse isn’t on deployment, TDY, or training…
Free Hospital Gowns for Your Child’s Doll or Stuffed Animal
For medically complex kids, especially those that spend a lot of time in and out of hospitals, small things like free hospital gowns for a “stuffie” can be a BIG help! Kids hate spending time in hospitals and doctor’s offices, but there are plenty of things we can do to help them adjust to this…
Parenting a Child Whose Second Home is the Hospital
When I dreamed about becoming a mom, I never once asked myself the question, “What if my child was chronically ill?” When we think about becoming parents we think in terms of healthy and whole. We hear, “We don’t care what gender the baby as long as he or she is healthy.” But what if…
Government Shutdown? 6 Financial Assistance Programs for Military Families
As we go into the next 24 hours there is a good chance there will be another government shutdown. USAA wanted military families to know that they do have options for financial assistance should the government shut down. If you are a military family who is worried about finances and getting paid, here are six financial…
