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10 Ways To Help A Special-Needs Mom

05/25/2015 - 12:18pm

We're often afraid to ask for help, or to vent, because we think we'll sound ungrateful or whiny. But we ARE grateful, for the thoughtful friends who push past the mom guilt, and the pragmatic ones who help make our lives easier

By Tara Wilson

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Special Needs, Extra-Special Siblings

04/27/2015 - 6:12am

Having a brother or sister with a disability forces you grow up faster in some ways. It can trigger anxiety and resentment, or fierce loyalty, empathy and acceptance. Sometimes, all of those. As a parent, expect to ricochet between pride and worry for your tiny superheroes

By Tara Wilson

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Forget 'Perfect'; Be A Superstar

03/23/2015 - 10:40am

In celebration of Mabel’s Labels' birthday, the company's co-founder reflects on the birthday of one of her favourite people—her very special Aunt Joan. Do you celebrate someone special in your family?

By Julie Cole
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What you CAN say to a parent of a child with Autism

06/18/2014 - 2:44pm

There are often discussions about what NOT to say to parents about their children with autism. I wrote about it myself – how some innocent questions and comments can actually be painful for a mama raising a child with autism. Although well meaning, some comments have the opposite of the intended effect.

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Finding Autism Support For Parents

04/08/2014 - 4:43pm

It has been 10 years since my son was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. Back in those days, you got your diagnosis and you were sent on your way to deal with it. Very little information regarding treatment, agencies, education or help of any kind was provided. It was pretty much a “Yes, your son has autism… don’t hit yourself with the door on the way out” kind of an approach.

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April 2nd is World Autism Day

03/31/2014 - 10:40am

Light It Up Blue for World Autism Day on April 2nd. Here are stories from moms with children who have Autism, early signs to be aware and words that help and hurt.

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Living With Epilepsy

03/23/2014 - 6:25pm

March 26 is International Epilepsy Awareness Day. Each day in Canada, an average of 42 people learn that they have epilepsy and in approximately 50% of cases of childhood epilepsy, seizures disappear completely. Here is one mom's story of living with a daughter who has Epilepsy.

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Down Syndrome Awareness Day- Advice for #FutureMoms

03/20/2014 - 6:40pm

I just watched the most inspiring video for World Down Syndrome Day. This incredible video has grown children with Down's Syndrome helping a pregnant mom-to-be answer the question of "will my baby be okay" after she learned of his diagnosis in utero.

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Kids are NOT Mean

03/12/2014 - 9:20am

Are kids really mean or is it something more? Julie Cole explores one of her pet peeves.

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There is NO Safe Amount of Alcohol When You're Pregnant

03/11/2014 - 7:14pm

Many popular myths still endorse drinking alcohol as culturally acceptable when pregnant. Many people still believe alcohol is okay to consume in moderate amounts while pregnant. But the reality is there’s no safe time, amount or type of alcohol when you are pregnant.

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