Month of the Military Child – Super Siblings
As parents to children with special needs, we have learned to prioritize. To compartmentalize. To make sure the needs of our special needs children are met. All too often, we … Continue reading
A Big Brick Wall and a Kick in the Teeth
As special military families, we’re all too familiar with brick walls. Every new diagnosis, change in schedule, PCS move, new doctor, insurance transition, deployment, and IEP each bring their own brick walls. … Continue reading
No Blue Light Specials Here
Occasionally, Military Special Needs Network will accept anonymous blogposts. These blogposts must be well written, thought-provoking and original works. This submission below fits the criteria. Let us know your thoughts. … Continue reading
A Mother’s Dream: Hailey’s Garden
When I was pregnant with my first child, Hailey, I didn’t have dreams of her growing up to be a doctor, teacher, or astronaut. My dreams and hopes for her … Continue reading
Adding Grace
We had a baby three weeks ago, baby Gracie. She’s beautiful. Dark hair, big blue eyes, and a perfectly formed cupid’s bow of a mouth. We are in the lovey … Continue reading
Different, Not Less: The Great Divide
Tomorrow is World Autism Awareness Day, and I’ve been staring at this blank page for a couple hours now. What do I write? I’m not sure if I should light … Continue reading
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