My husband, Tim, and I celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary in June. This is a day of accomplishment and reflection especially as the years pass and we are faced with challenges many couples will never have to face. I can close my eyes and travel back in time to the 28 year old woman I was waking up on our wedding […]
Recently, we went to Florida Supercon, a comic convention, as a family. Our daughter was very excited because one of her idols, Alex Kingston, who is known for her roles on ER, Arrow and as River Strong in the show Doctor Who, was going to be there signing autographs. Amelie was buzzing with excitement as we neared her table, and squealed […]
Many of our kiddos struggle with motor skills, making playing with toys a challenge. Enter technology. Tons of toys can be adapted to work off a switch system, allowing kids to activate them using a large button or other device that is easier for them to set off than what is built into the toy. But, as with most things […]
Summer is here, and as the temperatures rise, so do many parents’ concerns that their child will overheat. So many of our kiddos struggle to regulate their temperature, so keeping cool is a key concern. We asked our HIE parents what they use to keep their little ones cool during the heat of summer. In addition to cool foods for […]
Is your child able to roll? Are they able to sit independently? Are they saying any words? Are they able to hold their own bottle? These are the questions I have to ask. It’s my profession, it’s my job, it’s how I determine whether someone’s child will qualify for services. But is it what I wish I had to ask […]
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