Although it took 8 months of fighting with our insurance provider, Wyatt finally received his new hospital bed. We ultimately used an organization called Health Advocates to assist us in the process. They spoke directly with our insurer and coordinated Read More
For the last 8 months I have been trying to get my insurance company to approve a semi-electric hospital bed for my son. He is 9 years-old, has cerebral palsy as a primary diagnosis, and still sleeps in his crib. Luckily he is Read More
I LOVE the science behind happiness. When we do things, especially activities that make us happy, chemicals are released that influence our emotions. The Huffington Post published an article on October 20, 2014 entitled “Hacking Into Your Happiness Chemicals: Dopamine, Serotonin, Read More
In order for happiness to be lasting in our lives, we have to work on it daily. A huge happiness disrupter is negative self-talk. It is imperative that we manage this chatter closely. According to the Financial Post’s article from October Read More
When we are blessed with special-needs children, life looks very different when compared to typical families. Depending on the severity of the disability, everyday can be a challenge. When my son was an infant, I was scared to pick him up Read More
Happiness is desired by all, but very few have a sustained experience. We easily gravitate to a negative disposition, therefore we must make a lifetime choice to work on staying happy. I have studied the science behind happiness and those Read More
It is vital to engage in self-care regularly, especially if we are caregivers. Emotional well-being is critical to happiness and longevity, so we all need to be mindful about protecting and nurturing it. Many of us may engage regularly in Read More
