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Batman Wears Underwear: Potty training my child with special needs.

I have it on the most trustworthy authority that Batman wears underwear. You may have never taken the time to wonder if the Dark Knight went commando or not, but at our house it’s important. See, Batman undies are the first to ever be worn by our...

Published Fri, Oct 16 2015 8:35 AM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: down syndrome, Special Needs, Life With Special Needs, special needs parenting, batman, special needs potty training

When Special Needs Parents Lie

From, the outside looking in, there are smiles, and nods and replies of how well they are doing, thanks for asking. Yup, special needs parents lie. Nobody wants to admit they are in over their heads. Who wants to let others in on what feels like their...

Published Thu, Oct 15 2015 8:54 AM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Advocacy, Life With Special Needs, special needs parents, special needs parenting

Monday Meme on Wednesday

Okay. So, it isn’t Monday. But Wednesday Meme just didn’t have the same ring to it, as Monday Meme. Well, it sounded better in my head at least. Plus, I finally sat down and taught myself how to make these little mini internet posters of wisdom...

Published Wed, Oct 14 2015 6:32 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Advocacy, down syndrome, Special Needs, special needs parenting, memes

Food Storage and Self Sufficiency

In a world that has become increasingly dependent, many are striving to become more self reliant. Food storage and self sufficiency bring a sense of well being and peace of mind. It isn’t just about hoarding food that you someday might eat, it’s...

Published Wed, Oct 14 2015 9:24 AM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: From Scratch, food storage, prepping for hard times, self sufficiency

Special Needs on a Frugal Budget

Special Needs. Medical Needs. One Income. Can it be done? The biggest factors that will determine your success? Your attitude. Your willingness to be efficient with your time. Your determination to ‘make it do, or do with out,’ in order to...

Published Tue, Oct 13 2015 9:46 AM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: From Scratch, Special Needs, blenderized diet, frugal living, prepping for hard times, special needs parenting, frugal budget

Beyond Down syndrome awareness.

When Parker was first born, I was all about Down syndrome awareness. I wanted to shine a light on what it was like to have a medically fragile child with special needs when your insurance only wanted to cover the typical. I wanted to share the day to...

Published Mon, Oct 12 2015 8:57 AM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Advocacy, down syndrome, Special Needs, Life With Special Needs, special needs parenting, Down syndrome awareness month

Down syndrome and weddings.

We had quite the sick summer. In April, Parker had surgery and about a week after developed the pneumonia from hell. It’s October and even now he hasn’t regained the weight he lost after being sick over 4 months straight. McCall was getting...

Published Fri, Oct 09 2015 10:53 AM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: down syndrome, Special Needs, Life With Special Needs, Family and Friends, special needs parenting, weddings

My child is not suffering from Down syndrome.

I’d like to take a moment to set the record straight. Contrary to what so many in the media like to suggest, my child is NOT suffering from Down syndrome. Whew. Feels good to get that out. It’s frustrating when the media tries to portray Down...

Published Wed, Oct 07 2015 7:34 AM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Advocacy, down syndrome, Life With Special Needs, prenatal testing, special needs parenting, MaternitT

FREE Fall Resources for Special Needs Homeschoolers

I LOVE Fall. There is something in the air that adds a touch of excitement to my day. The weather is perfect for Parker to be outside and it’s a great time to engage in a few field trips before the ‘sick season’ gets going. I’m...

Published Tue, Oct 06 2015 8:18 AM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Life With Special Needs, special needs parenting, SN Homeschooling, special needs homeschoolers, FREE Fall Resources

I’ll take a trach change to go, please.

There was a time when a trach change was no big deal around these parts. Then in April Parker underwent a trach stoma revision and tracheostomy changes became a really big deal. Like hold your breath and pray you don’t have to call 911 deal. Parker...

Published Mon, Oct 05 2015 9:19 AM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: down syndrome, Life With Special Needs, Frequent Flyin' ar the PCMC, special needs parenting, tracheostomy, trach changes

We are special needs homeschoolers.

I’m watching as all the first day of school posts are making their way through my Facebook stream. There’s something exciting about a first day of school. That excitement is contagious even when your kid’s classroom is right next to...

Published Mon, Aug 31 2015 8:24 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Special Needs Homeschooling, Life With Special Needs, special needs parents, SN Homeschooling, special needs homeschoolers, parenting special needs

Update from a Down syndrome Mama

The older I get, the faster life zips by. I think I spent half my life hoping time move quicker and now I’m spending it wishing it would slow down. There has been so much going on. I thought it would be a good time to offer an update from this Down...

Published Tue, Apr 14 2015 9:22 AM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: down syndrome, Special Needs, Frequent Flyin' ar the PCMC, Family and Friends, special needs parenting, essential oils

Saying hello to my child with Down syndrome

I get it. People get nervous around kids with special needs. We don’t want to offend. We don’t want to feel awkward. Sometimes it’s just easier to keep our distance. It really isn’t hard though, this moving out of a personal safety...

Published Wed, Jan 07 2015 9:24 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Advocacy, down syndrome, Life With Special Needs, special needs parenting

How to use doTERRA Wild Orange Essential Oil….and a Giveaway!

I thought it would be fun to start 2015 off with a fun giveaway! Parker and I will be giving away one 5ml bottle of doTERRA Wild Orange Essential Oil. All you need to do to enter is tell us why you want to win in the comment section below! Easy! We’ll...

Published Sun, Jan 04 2015 10:23 PM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: special needs parenting, doTerra Essential Oils, essential oils, doTerra Essentail oils, wild orange essential oil

Prepared

Each January I choose a word that is going to be my word for the next 12 months. I’ll write lists of them and then scratch through them as I try to find just the right one to make my focus of the new year. I almost decided on the word renaissance...

Published Fri, Jan 02 2015 10:44 AM by Praying For Parker

Filed under: Life With Special Needs, prepping for hard times, prepared, emergency preparedness, prepare for an emergency, prepared pantry

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