Category: Parenting & Neurodiversity
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Placements, Sneakers, and Why Fit Matters
IEP placement can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. This post breaks down the continuum of placements, explains how decisions are made, and uses a simple analogy to show why the right fit matters more than staying the same.
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Why I Became an SESP—and Why I Still Do It
A personal look at becoming a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP), what the role actually involves, and why it matters for students who don’t have anyone to advocate for them. A mix of real experience, clear explanation, and hope for what comes next.
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How to Read an IEP Without Becoming Overwhelmed
The IEP can feel like legal mumbo-jumbo and emotional overload all at once. Here are a few tips on how to read it slowly, thoughtfully, and without panic.
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I Gave Him Wings
A reflective look at the tension between acceptance and preparation in parenting an autistic child—and what it really means to give a child wings.
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Everyone Needs A Bit of Faith
We didn’t plan to adopt a pit bull—but Faith adopted us. From blanket heists to dramatic sighs, she’s proof that dogs (and people) deserve fewer stereotypes and more grace.
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What I Want Parents to Know About IEPs
IEPs aren’t just paperwork—they’re emotional, legal, and overwhelming. Here are 10 things I think every parent should know before the meeting.
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The Santa Photo That Noped
We never got the Santa photo, presents sometimes sat untouched until New Year’s, and traditions rarely went as planned — but our Christmases were full of laughter, surprises, and kid-made chaos.
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Parenting: The Stuff They Forgot to Put in the Manual
Parenting comes with a lot of moments no manual could ever prepare you for — sleepless nights, weird milestones, unexpected “lasts,” and the eye-opening realization that your kids aren’t kids anymore. This honest, funny look at raising humans is for every parent who’s ever wished for instructions… or at least a nap.
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What Schools Don’t See: The Emotional Side of IEPs
A deeply personal reflection on what really happens behind the paperwork, timelines, and meetings of special education — the fear, heartbreak, and strength parents carry while advocating for their child. This is the side of IEPs schools don’t often see, but every special needs parent knows by heart.
Brain Fog & Brilliance 