For those of us who have kids with any kind of disability, one common comment that we hear over and over and OVER, is “I don’t know how you do it.” This post is for the people that make those comments. If you really want to know how I do it, here is my current…
We are back! I am still learning about all the tech involved in blogging so it took me longer than anticipated. The big thing that happened was that I switched hosting then had to learn all the new things that happen with transferring your website to a new host and how that effects blogging as…
As I have mentioned in previous posts, we live in rural Oregon. Just to make life a little more challenging, our oldest son has a lot of medical issues and frequent surgeries. When you live 2 hours away from your preferred hospital (the non-preferred one is still an hour away) and live on one part-time…
In October 2017, I started a new job working for a small non-profit company. One thing that was an adjustment for me was getting used to again of only getting paid once a month. Because of that, I can’t wait until the last minute to do my Christmas shopping. I usually start my Christmas shopping…
When I was growing up, we lived in an extremely rural place. Think 40 miles above the Arctic Circle with our nearest neighbor 40 miles away, the nearest town (our mailbox) was 90 miles away and the nearest grocery store was over 200 miles. Honestly, I don’t even know where the nearest school was. Needless…
It doesn’t matter if you are the parent of a neurotypical or neurodiverse kid, they all know how to push our buttons, and when. It may be something that they can control or it may be something that they have no control over. And at times, it feels that we, the parents, have no control…
This week really got away from me for various reasons. I pulled out an old cartoon, cleaned it up, and voila, I have a post. Power to the people!! Have a great week! ~ Zilla Q, the overworked, underpaid Momma Bear Other recent posts:Halloween for a kid with disabilitiesHow to be budget conscious when you…
One of the things that I looked forward to most about having kids, was celebrating the holidays. Holidays were always a big deal in my family. Holidays meant making decorations, making (and eating!) special food and of course, playing lots of games. When our firstborn son was born with disabilities, some of my grand schemes…
Once upon a time… I am going to make 2 assumptions: 1. If you are reading this, you are part of a family that experiences a disability. 2. You are financially ‘disadvantaged’, or as I like to put it, broke. No, I am not reading your mind but I have worked with enough disabled families…
Handicap sticker (whether we can get a parking spot is another story) Wheelchairs can carry a lot, especially if no one is in them! The questions from curious kids Educating people about disabilities Conferences for our genetic syndrome Virtual doctor visits! LOVE THEM! Research studies – important work (and sometimes they pay well 😉 )…