Don’t Ignore The Warning Signs

This is the most blunt I've ever written on a topic. This is perhaps the most personal I'll get while respecting my children's health journeys. The disturbing story coming from Oxford, Michigan this week is horrific. I feel obligated to tell my friends and any who will listen: "Don't ignore the warning signs." Trigger Warnings: …

Street Lights in the Valley

As we've been walking down this long valley, dealing with intense special needs, I've been neglecting the street lights that are helping light the way.

Parenting a Child Living Away From Home

Parenting a child who is living away from home is tough. Here are five things to consider when facing this situation.

New Apple Initiative Could Place Foster Parents At Risk of False Allegations

Millions of Americans have one thing easily in reach – their smartphone. The device they pick up has a good chance of being an Apple product. Today, the company announced a new initiative aimed at improving safety for children, but that good goal may come with unintended consequences for foster parents.

An Anniversary to Forget: One Year Since That Day

I’ve been dreading this day for the past 364. I don’t know why. It doesn’t change anything. But it is an anniversary by which we will be able to mark the rest of our lives.