Our back-to-school routine is in full swing as we prepare Macie for sixth grade and Abram for eighth grade. We’ve had a fantastic summer of visiting friends and exploring new places but, like most parents I know, I’m ready for...
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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...
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...
Meet Lindsey, Our April Pay-It-Forward Winner!
We are thrilled to introduce you to our April Pay-It-Forward winner, Lindsey, from Monroeville, Pennsylvania! Lindsey will receive the Wheely Rain Cape, the first product in our new Abram’s Wearables line of adaptive clothing. Designed for use with a wheelchair, the...
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 Over the years, the overwhelming fear and uncertainty have been replaced by gratitude.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...