Encouraging families living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and other Invisible Disabilities
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This is what it is like raising children with an FASD from a parent’s perspective. I am not a licensed professional. The Statistics I reference can be found on the Pr%f Alliance (formerly MOFAS) website. I am a parent of two children that I adopted from foster care as newborns. They are currently 19 and 16. Here is what I have learned about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. These are my personal experiences...
Runway of Dreams In late 2015 Runway of Dreams popped up on my Facebook feed and caught my eye. I clicked. Thanks to Runway of Dreams Miss Bee had the opportunity to model adaptive clothing – a dream come true. The Founder Mindy Scheier began The Runway of Dreams Foundation in 2014. Mindy is the mom of a child with mobility challenges. Finding clothing that is functional and fashionable for...
Rental Vehicle Alternative My family frequently travels to Denver, CO to visit my sister and her family. Because our two service dogs travel with us, road tripping is a practical option. The last time we made the trip, I opted to rent a more comfortable vehicle. We need the extra space to spread out. Escape Campervans – an RV rental alternative was the ideal vehicle for my family What...
How do you create a birthday celebration for a child that spends her days bouncing off the walls with endless energy and goes from ten to sixty on the over-stimulated meter in three seconds flat during every special event and holiday and often results in epic meltdowns? Have a puppy party. I noticed a local business flyer on a community board advertising that they bring pups to your location as...