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…
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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…
The Best Hypoallergenic Carpet for Families with Allergies or Asthma
When we moved to Colorado, we decided that we wanted to buy a house and be first-time homeowners. Previously we had only lived in an apartment and on a military installation. Buying our first home was certainly an eye-opener and while we picked a nice house, there has still been a lot of work we’ve had…
5 Ways to Stress Less in the New Year
As many of you know I like to talk about mental health. As a military spouse and a special needs parent, I totally get what stress is and the toll it can take on your body and health. This year I am determined to stress less and use the tools I’ve learned to accomplish it!…
3 Major Life Changes to Consider Before a Deployment
While many military families try to prepare the best they can for a deployment, it‘s nearly impossible to know everything that might happen. Between “Murphy’s Law” and any major life changes that might come up, it’s easy to worry about how to be proactive in preparing for a deployment. Thankfully, Armed Forces Insurance (AFI) has…
My Interview With the Son of a Fallen Patriot
This is a sponsored post and I was paid to interview and write about the following companies. All opinions are my own honest thoughts and I was privileged to have this amazing opportunity! Recently, I had the honor of interviewing Tanner, a recipient of the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation Scholarship and son of a…
Why Finding the Right Treatment for Depression is Important
My name is Kathryn, I am 30 years old, and I have depression. While mental health and the topic of depression come up in the headlines a lot, many people still don’t understand what it is and how it affects different people. There is a huge stigma around having depression, and I am one of…
Special Needs Dolls That Show Inclusion for Everyone
There are many beautiful dolls out there that parents can buy, but for kids who have special needs or special medical equipment, there aren’t many dolls that “look” just like them. One woman decided to change this by opening up a doll shop on Etsy and these special needs dolls are inclusive of everyone! Owner…
5 Ways to Encourage and Motivate Your Child Through Praise
When searching for a guided pathway of how to motivate your child, many parents jump on the bandwagon of positive reinforcement. The journey tends to get twirled up in a haze of confusion and judgment from other parents, leaving you trying to balance the “should I” or “shouldn’t I” mind scales of whether to praise…
