It’s OK Not To Be A Perfect Parent (In Fact It’s Better!)

I’m yet to meet a parent who has never felt guilty about some aspect of their interaction with their children. So many of us seem to embark upon the awesome voyage of parenthood with high hopes and great expectations of ourselves. We know the parenting methods that we believe in, and we know the things … More It’s OK Not To Be A Perfect Parent (In Fact It’s Better!)

When The Professionals In Your Life Make You Feel Worse, Not Better

One of the aspects of raising children with higher needs is the myriad of professionals who end up being part of your life. Over the years, we have been blessed with many amazing health and social care professionals. A few of these have had such wisdom, insight, and sensitivity that they have opened my eyes … More When The Professionals In Your Life Make You Feel Worse, Not Better

What Strength Isn’t: Keeping Going When We Need To Stop

As I launch this new site about how to become strong, the first thing I want to do is to clear up some common misconceptions about what strength really is. Or, more importantly, what strength really isn’t. I’m going to start off by letting you into a secret… Sometimes I completely bottom out! There are … More What Strength Isn’t: Keeping Going When We Need To Stop