Win-Win Relationships in the Special-Needs World
In “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,” Stephen Covey speaks about the importance of creating “win-win” relationships. In other words, each person involved experiences the interaction as being mutually beneficial. This idea resonated with me because most of my Read More
Family Support and How it Can Change with a Special-Needs Child
I’m not close to my extended family. I used to be, but the familial unit decided to be silent after the birth of my special-needs son. I was heartbroken and their silence was deafening. I’m aware my family didn’t intend Read More
Posttraumatic Growth (PTG)
Have you heard of Posttraumatic Growth? I had not until I read an article in a wheelchair magazine around 2008. There were several people profiled in the article that were wheelchair bound after experiencing awful accidents that robbed them of Read More
Insurance Denials Reversed!- Special-Needs Edition
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
Insurance Denials: Special-Needs Edition
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
Happiness Takes Work
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
Happiness Redefined
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
Path to Happiness
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
