Marvelous Moms Podcast

Sounds like a good thing to happen!  How do we really move forward into this new"ordinary". It may look different to each one of us, and especially to those individuals with disabilities.  Let's think about that....

I was in pain and looking for answers...then I heard a phrase that changed my life and eventually helped me to move on with my own life.  Could this phrase assist in your journey?

What happens when your loved one becomes aggressive or even violent? While there are no easy answers, I share my own experience with my son. All the feelings and thoughts that come through as you learn how to deal with this difficult situation; what I call the "love/hate relationship.

We think about them at the beginning of each year...but what do you think your loved one would list as his/her goals for 2021?  Listen and learn about a new way to look at your child, teen, or adult with a disability and what goals he/she may have for 2021.  Plus a few thoughts about the recent chaos in our country.

Let's examine what works and what doesn't when you are mom to a child, teen, or adult with special needs..a list of "Learned Lessons" and "Mistakes" may help you along the way. 

What a strange title; how can thankfulness and the pandemic appear together in the same title?  Listen and find out how you, as a marvelous mom, can find a positive side through all the challenges of this difficult and unpredictable time in our lives.  

Birthdays can be fun but also challenging for Marvelous Moms.  Let's explore our feelings and expectations when it comes to those yearly celebrations.  It is usually a time of joy but also a time when we take a look at what has transpired over the past year for you, as a mom, and your loved one.  And then there is that wonderful ritual we celebrate every year... Halloween.  Very interesting for those with disabilities...let's think about how to make it fun for those kids who are not sure what this is all about!

Marvelous Moms are terribly busy every day.  Although advocacy may be the last on your list, if you want to be sure the loved one in your life is getting all the services he/she needs, learning how to be a good advocate is the only way to accomplish this task.  Here are some tips to help you along the way. 

Communication is vital in everyone's life.  It is key in how we indicate our needs, how we relate to one another, how we learn about ourselves and others. What happens if an individual cannot communicate verbally, or does communicate but in ways that are not understood by those in his/her life. Maybe we have to pay closer attention......

How does a marvelous mom remain resilient while going through all the ups and downs of raising a child or teen who has a disability?  How about the moms out there who have an adult in their lives that challenges them each day?  I share some food for thought on this topic, knowing full well that every family, every mom, has her particular situation.