Sometimes, my outer one is too. A story about losing your $h!t in 2020 How’s school going this year, momma? Hey dad, best year ever...right? I give that a resounding HELLLLLL No. It took me exactly one day back-in-school to...
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Trying "Typical"
We spend so much of Abram’s educational planning talking about moving him toward “typical:” mainstreaming, transitioning, the ‘real world’... So you’d think his recent foray into a very typical activity would feel like a huge win for me. But, honestly,...
Congratulations to William, Our August Pay-It-Forward Winner!
Please join us in congratulating William, our August Pay-It-Forward winner and recipient of the Abram’s Nation Fidget Mat! With his diagnosis of Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS), William’s parents look for opportunities for him to learn and practice new skills. Already a fan...
Travel Resources for All-Needs Families
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...
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 Over the years, the overwhelming fear and uncertainty have been replaced by gratitude.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...