"Why do I cry after I meet with my sons teacher?" "Why does my mind go blank during an IEP meeting?" These are questions I hear from parents sitting across from me and questions I ask myself! Why? Because these meetings are stressful! For most of us, we feel unbelievable vulnerability when we sit across from ANYONE and discuss the challenges our children face. It brings up worries about our ability to navigate these challenges and our son or daughter's future. I mean, th

My son was 6 months old when I braved the crowds and my constant anxiety to go shopping. How easy shopping was before kids! I simply parked the car, grabbed my purse and went along my merry way. Now there was stuff.. lots of stuff! I entered the restaurant with my baby luggage, pushing the stroller and balancing lunch. Thankfully, my son was napping one of those comatose naps that we all pray for so we can rest (ha!) or clean up. Where to sit down? I desperately scanned