BEFORE THE SHAKING Book 2 in the OMS Series
About the Book Kid was three years old when his legs stopped working. He was three years old when the doctors at the first hospital said it was strep, and…
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Please Help Protect Kentucky Waiver Services
I have never been one to ask people to like, share, call, email, or do anything just because I posted something. That is not really my style. But sometimes staying…
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Parenting a Child with ADHD Finding Patience and Joy in the Chaos
Parenting is never simple but parenting a child with ADHD can feel like living in constant motion. There are good days filled with laughter, creativity, and heart. And there are…
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Recognizing ADHD Symptoms in Children
Every child has moments of distraction, energy, and big emotions but for some, these behaviors go beyond typical development. October is ADHD Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to…
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Dear Special Needs Mama
Dear Special Needs Mama, I don’t know your name, but I know your heart.When I look at you, I see the bags under your eyes and the fear behind your…
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The Day He Ran was Our Beach Miracle
I can still feel the sand under my feet and I can still remember The Day He Ran. Our Beach Miracle. The sun was setting, the breeze was just right,…
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Speaking the Language of Rare – Part 2
Speaking the Language of Rare – Part 2 In Part 1, I walked through some of the most common medical terms we’ve come to know and use daily. In Part…
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The Shaking Doesn’t Stop
The Second ER – Misdiagnosis #2 We made arrangements for the kids, packed bags, and headed 2.5 hours to Nashville. We arrived at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in the middle of…
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When Your Child Is a Medical Zebra or an Okapi
As I continue sharing our journey with Opsoclonus Myoclonus Syndrome, I wanted to highlight a resource that may help bring clarity to people who have never heard of this rare…
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Mental Health for Challenging Kids and Their Parents
Mental Health for Challenging Kids and Their Parents Parenting is a journey filled with love, joy, and challenges—especially when raising a child who struggles with mental health or behavioral difficulties….
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The Lord Will Fight for You
A note from Brandi:This reflection is shared for encouragement, education, and personal reflection. It discusses faith, parenting, medical hardship, and trusting God in hard battles. It is not therapy, clinical…
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Moebius Awareness Day
A note from Brandi:This guest post is shared with permission and reflects the personal experience and perspective of the writer. It discusses Moebius Syndrome, rare disease awareness, medical parenting,…
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Welcome to Holland
Welcome to Holland is a poem that I have always loved. It is a different way to look at things when life does not go as planned. We have dealt…
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What is Reactive Attachment Disorder?
A note from Brandi: This post is shared for education and awareness only. It discusses Reactive Attachment Disorder, adoption, parenting, attachment, trauma, child behavior, diagnosis, and treatment support. It is…
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Free Items for Children with Special Needs
A note from Brandi:This is an archive resource post that continues to receive reader interest. Some links, programs, eligibility rules, application windows, or availability may have changed since this post…
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
A note from Brandi: This post is shared for education and awareness only. It discusses Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, child development, behavior, learning, diagnosis, and treatment supports. It is not…