What is the best thing about having a special needs child?

Honestly? Figuring out that you are a better parent than you ever thought you could be. We get to toss out “the rules”, because they don't apply. Milestones? We worry less about the when, more about the “if”, and we never stop appreciating them. read more

Having a special needs child gives me an incredible sense of gratitude for all that I have in life. It also opened my heart, allowing me to experience more conscious love every day. It keeps me grounded in what is important in life. read more

Most of us have heard the term “special needs children”, but the reality is that there are many different conditions that a child may have in order to fall into the category of being a special needs child. read more

See also: 7 Confessions of a Special Needs Mom. 11) Being a parent is hard. Being a parent to a child with extra needs is extra hard. It can also be extra rewarding. Make us extra passionate. And will almost always make life extra interesting. With the challenges come the rewards. read more