There was a time years ago, before The Safety Sleeper, that I had two disheartening beliefs: that I would never again sleep through the night and that I would never again travel away from home. We had recently learned of...
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Dear Dads 3: Embrace the Life You're In
“The quality of a father can be seen in the goals, dreams and aspirations he sets not only for himself, but for his family.” ―Reed Markham Our focus at Abram’s Nation is not just to create practical solutions and impactful...
Dear Dads 2: We Are Here To Support You
"I like to compare the job of a father to that of a long-distance runner. Fathering is a marathon—a long and often trying journey—and we must be disciplined if we hope to finish successfully." – Ken R. Canfield Our focus...
Finding Your Community: Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK Conference
We all need a place to feel like we belong, where others share the daily struggles and the fears and dreams we have for our children. Siblings of children with special needs need an opportunity to meet each other and...
Mom Talk: Let’s Get Real
Alright, moms. While we dream about spa days and breakfast in bed, let’s talk about reality. We deserve a day without cleaning up poop from places it shouldn’t be and a night without kids in our bed. We’d give almost...
Rose’s Ruminations: Autism Awareness Month and My Journey of Gratitude
As we honor Autism Awareness Month during April, so many thoughts come to mind about this journey I never imagined I would be on. Over the years, the overwhelming fear and uncertainty have been replaced by gratitude. That’s not to...
We Have a February Pay-It-Forward Winner!
As we continue celebrating our 10-year anniversary by giving back to our community of families, we are excited to announce that we have a winner of our February Pay-It-Forward giveaway! A very deserving family in northwest Ohio was nominated by...
Rose’s Ruminations: Diagnosis Day
Ask parents of children with special needs and you will hear very different stories of diagnosis day. They may remember the exact date and time and it might even be marked on the calendar like a birth date or anniversary....