Ladies, do you ever think about who you used to be before you became a mom? It's ok, we all do from time to time. Today we dive into the details of the decisions that we make as mothers to let that consume us. Society has told us, if we love our kids, we can't love ourselves. That we are selfish and unfit. It's time to change that narrative. We can be an awesome mom and still do things that we enjoy. Let's Discuss. Press Play.

Our topic today is one that we all know oh too well. Today we are talking about Tantrums vs Meltdowns. Unfortunately, these types of situations happen more frequently than we would like. How many times have you tried to avoid public outings just in case your sweet baby decides to cry and yell their guts out? Most of the time, it's not because we are embarrassed, it's because we let the general public make us feel bad. So let's talk about it. Follow me @raisingpaytoncharlize FB & IG

Sometimes we, as mothers, feel as though we are the ultimate decision-maker when it comes to plans of actions for our kids. Do we ever stop to think or ASK their opinion? You'd be surprised by how some of our husbands are actually listening to us when we are talking about our day. Ladies, if you have a partner who WANTS to be present, don't take that for granted. Join the discussion with me and my husband Corwin Washington. Follow us @raisingpaytoncharlize

Today, I would like to touch on the topic of Hospital Stays. Now if you're wondering what inspired this topic, it's because we were just in the hospital about a week ago. For those of you who follow my social media knows that last week my daughter has surgery on her nose and had her tonsils taken out. 

What all do you take with you to the hospital? Chime in @raisingpaytoncharlize

Most of us special needs moms are super familiar with the diagnosis Failure to Thrive. I'm telling our story on how we are dealing with the agonizing struggle of weight gain. We've tried added calories, blended diets, sticking to the doctor's plan and created our own plan. You decide what's best for your child. Join my Mom Squad to get updates on recipes to address Failure to Thrive at http://shaneywashington.com

It's almost school time! Are you nervous about sending your special needs kid to a traditional school? How do I set the tone for the school year with my child's teacher? How do I tackle understanding their IEP? 

Stacy Badon from Everything Autism Strategies for the Home, has all the answers. She is one of our experts that will keep things very honest and direct while sharing her knowledge with us. Visit the show notes to get more info about contacting Stacy http://shaneywashington.com/epsiode9

Let's tackle the question of "How do I learn to take care of my special needs child?" Someone asked me this question on one of my posts and this is such a big question to answer. There are so many possible answers and everyone's opinion and methods are different. 

I am sharing for the first time ever the 4 steps I took to walk into the like of "Taking It One Day At A Time". Press Play.

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Sometimes we question God when major tragedies happen in our lives, like losing a child. On this episode will tackle the topic of grieving. It's easy for people to say, "Did you see a therapist?". That may not be the answer for everyone. We are specifically exploring the journey of April Blais, owner of Lil Bayou Boutique. Look her up on Etsy to see her amazing G-Tube Products. 

Have you ever been in a situation where you feel like your child is being used to further an agenda? People being fake nice for show? How do you spot them in the crowd and how do you handle them? Join in the conversation http://shaneywashington.com/episode6 

Ok fellow Moms. It's time to share the spotlight with the Dads. Have you ever stopped to consider your significant other may be processing your special needs journey different than you? I asked my husband to come and speak his truth. It was an emotional rollercoaster, but this conversation was needed between us. I found out things I never knew until this episode. So grab your husband and listen to this special episode.

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