Author Archives: Erin

About Erin

I am a mother of three boys...16, 12, and 8 years old. I have been married for 17 years and never in a million years thought my life would have so many challenges and so much love as it does now. My youngest son was born with Spina Bifida. His two big brothers are his role models and biggest fans. He recently started catheterizating so we are still trying to get the handle on everything. He recieves his therapies at school and has a para (child specific or aid). As the mom of a amazing child you have to be creative, brave, quick thinking, and ready for a battle....because this child is yours to protect, nuture, console, and inspire! Unfortunatly the world we live in isn't always kind or even respectful to the disabled...but you have to make people see that a challenged child is an AMAZING child. These children maybe different but they are still very much children and must be treated with the same respect and love as any unchallenged child.

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Basic question a Mom forgot to ask her child

October 28, 2012 3 Comments

Were you ever asked “what do you want to be when you grow up?” I have three sons, and with the first two I remember that I asked them that question.  Over the years the responses have changed…policeman, fireman, or lawyer.  I realized not too long ago that I hadn’t asked my youngest son what […]

Bullying and the child with special needs

September 21, 2012 none

Every parent worries about bullying, whether your child has special needs or not.  I understand bullying all to well…  with a challenged child and an unchallenged child.  Being prepared, no matter the circumstances, is the most important thing a parent can do for any child. As parents we all receive the literature on bullying from our […]