Accolades and Attaboys
Attention, parents: Give yourself a pat on the back
Caring for children is hard work, sometimes compounded when our children have special needs. Taking time out to recognize all of the successes moms and dads have not only means a more optimistic outlook for parents, it also helps children. We make good choices and our children benefit by our decisions.
Celebrate Your Child
Sporadically show your child how remarkable he or she is
You don’t need an article on a website to tell you or anyone else that your child is one of a kind. Sometimes, however, your child needs to be shown how remarkable he or she is. Here are some ideas to highlight your child’s extraordinary spirit.
Dare to Dream
What dreams may come
Once a parent hears the news that his or her child has cerebral palsy, life as they know it will change. But the adjustment to those changes sets the stage for acceptance of realities that are still infused with ambitious dreams and expectations for their child.
Gain Perspective
Revise Your Outlook
There’s an old saying that we see things not as they are, but as we are. Here’s how to develop some safeguards when situations threaten to taint our outlook, here’s how each of us can brighten our point of view.
Get Your Mojo Back
Serotonin: The Feel-Good Fuel
Mood, energy levels and self-confidence – three things parents of special needs children need in spades. The good news is that boosting serotonin levels to get your “mojo” back is relatively easy – and necessary.
Listen and Be Heard
Lending an Ear
The art of listening, and expecting others to hear what you have to say, sounds easy enough, but learning to do it in a way that makes others feel important and validated can be a challenge.
Keep Family Together
Plan well, employ teamwork, make time for one another and anticipate problems
For families that include children with disabilities, external pressures have the potential to disrupt the family unit. Most parents that have a child with disability may find it difficult to plan for their child’s future needs; primarily due to the lack of being able to foresee the unknowns. If a family plans well, employs teamwork, makes time for one another, and anticipates trouble some stressors may disappear.
Letting go
Letting your child take the reins
All children seek to explore their surroundings and exert their independence. But for parents of children with cerebral palsy, letting a child physically and emotionally take control can be an intimidating – but ultimately rewarding – experience.
Love Without Barriers
Finding love, starting families and living happily ever after
As a child with disabilities grows into an adult, the world of dating can have as many thorns as a rose. Those with special needs not only date, they find love, start families, and live happily ever after.
Pay It Forward
Give Back, Stand Tall
Michigan-born stilt walker Neil Sauter is raising money, awareness and eyebrows. His message is to accomplish, giveback, and support independence through assistive technology. His method is one tall order.
Persist
Persistence matters in the quest for assistance
When a child has cerebral palsy, the process of securing government benefits can be a long and frustrating one. That’s why persistence is a vital factor in acquiring the assistance a child is entitled.
Share Some Love
Love is in the air
Although February is considered the official month of love, it’s essential that children and other family members know that they are loved year-round. Here’s a handful of ways to let those important in your life know how much they mean to you.
Take a Break
Wanted: A Moment of Rejuvenation
For the parents of a child with special needs, being a constant caregiver can be exhausting. Here’s how – and why – parents should sit back, collect their thoughts, and take a break while feeling good about it!
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