Encouraging families living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and other Invisible Disabilities
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Must-Do Activities in New York City My son Mac asked to visit New York City (NYC) for years. Growing up in New Jersey afforded me the opportunity to visit NYC frequently. Unfortunately, visiting NYC with my daughter was not possible due to her anxiety and sensory processing challenges. When the opportunity to visit NYC with my son alone presented itself, we enthusiastically planned a visit. There are at least five must-do...
*All expenses for this trip were paid by the author. Greece Here We Come We visited Greece in November 2018 and had fun being tourists in Thessaloniki. Elena (Ned’s trainer in Ohio), her mom Irene, and her friend Vasilis were our tour guides as we enjoyed delicious Greek food, visited beautiful historical landmarks, and shopped. We were on a special mission during our volunteering vacation in Greece. Miss Bee, Ned,...
Why We Visited Greece Elena, our service dog Ned’s trainer at 4 Paws for Ability is from Greece. We learned that Elena visits Los Angeles, our home town, to sing at Greek festivals and special events every year. Since Ned came home with us 4 years ago, Elena has visited with us each year. Elena invited us to visit Greece but a trip of this magnitude took several years to...
Planning Our Trip Visiting New Orleans – The Big Easy, has been on my bucket list since I wrote one as a teen. When Miss Bee and I were invited to tag along with friends Tracey and Amanda on their spring break vacation I was thrilled. Three women and a teen, the odds of enjoying this trip were sure to be in my favor. Not only has Tracey known...
Stoneview Nature Center Nestled in the Baldwin Hills are two family-friendly parks connected by a hiking trail. On the east-facing side of the hills is Stoneview Nature Center. This lovely gem off the beaten path is an easily manageable park that opened in April 2017. Hiking and a workout in the Baldwin Hills is a unique experience in a natural setting. There is a quarter-mile dirt path surrounding the perimeter...
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...