Only Change One Thing at a Time

Many of you may know by now that we have a boy (Nick) with special needs. He’s our little sweetie, and these days, his good days far outweigh the bad days. But this wasn’t always the case. Figuring out what is bothering him can be nearly impossible at times because he is non verbal and [...]

Stress Busters

These tips were contributed by our member Lindsey Petersen. Be sure to read her blog titled Raising 5 kids with Disabilities and Remaining Sane Blog. I think the title says it all!
Thanks Lindsey!
Thoughts on things I do to reduce stress and remain sane:
Ø    I buy each person in my family their own brand of [...]

Administering Medications Through a Feeding Tube

Do you administer medications through a g-tube? Read all about it here. If you’re new at this, hopefully this blog will help you to feel more comfortable with the task. If you’re a veteran, maybe you’ll pick up something new.
I also recommend that you read Prescription Medications: Avoid Mistakes and Get Organized.
Administering Medications through a [...]

Prescription Medications: Avoid Mistakes and Get Organized

According to Consumer Affairs, it’s estimated that 7,000 deaths occur every year because of incorrect prescriptions. And as stated in an article by Forbes.com, medication errors affect 1.5 million people every year.  These are astounding statistics. And yes, I have caught a pharmacist making a very big mistake. Our son Nick was supposed to get [...]

Tube Feeding: How to NOT Feed the Bed at Night

When Nick was fed overnight (for years & years), this is how I attached the tubing to his Mic-Key Low-Profile Gastrostomy Feeding Tube & diaper so that it didn’t disconnect or twist & kink. 99% of the time, we made it through the night without a beeping pump and we NEVER fed the bed
We [...]

How to Save Your Butt (or someone else’s). Literally!

Bony butts, poor posture, sitting all day, skin breakdown. Does any of this sound familiar? If so, you know that any of these can become a real problem is there isn’t adequate cushioning.
When it came time to replace our son’s old wheelchair (long overdue thanks to only being able to get a new one every [...]

Using Themes When Buying Gifts

One way to go about choosing gifts is to choose them around a specific theme. For instance, if your child likes a particular character or show/movie, buy several gifts that focus on that theme.

Let’s use the movie Wall-E for example.
Personally, I absolutely loved this movie. The characters are instantly lovable, and the story line was [...]

Switches, Switch Toys and What Helped Our Son

One thing that lots of special needs people use is switches. They can be used to activate toys, to help them communicate, and to interact with others.
Nick was introduced to switches probably 10 years ago or so. The success rate for him activating the switch was probably as low as 0% – 5% when he [...]

Gift Suggestions For a Mom That Has Special Needs Kids

Maybe it’s a little too soon to be thinking about Christmas, but moms deserve gifts no matter what time of year, don’t you think? Especially moms that care for kids with special needs. I can think of one special gift you can give her without spending any money at all.
Read my Squidoo Lens to find [...]

Need Help Choosing Toys or Gifts for Special Needs Kids?

I know that personally, when I walk into a toy store looking to buy a gift for our 14 year old special needs son, I’m instantly overwhelmed with the HUGE selection of toys. Why can’t the toy store just have a section on what toys would be good for special needs kids? I know, that’s [...]

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