Special Needs Parenting SOS

In this podcast episode I am sharing straight from my heart some of the really difficult challenges we have faced this summer. It's been one thing after the next. Sometimes when it rains, it pours!

When was the last time you told your loved ones how much you love them? If it's been a while, I urge you to reach out to them today. Because unfortunately tomorrow is never guaranteed. In this podcast episode I share about how my incredible father in law Tim Bryant just suddenly passed away.

Imagine getting up one morning and going to work…just like a normal day, but then all of a sudden, you lose everything in a matter of minutes. That is exactly what happened to my 24 year old daughter Gabriella Kielhorn. She left her apartment to go to work on Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 and while she was at work, the guy who lived directly below her, Garrett Repp intentionally started a massive fire in their apartment building because he was being evicted for non payment and clearly wanted to make sure that he wasn't the only person forced to find a new place to live. My daughter is devastated not just from losing everything she owned and having to find another place to live and begin to rebuild all over again, she is beyond devastated that her 2 cats died in the fire. Nothing can or will replace her beloved cats that she bottle fed when they were babies.

In this podcast my mom shares what life is like caring for her 2 grandchildren who have special needs. #AllanHerndonDudleySyndrome #AHDS #MCT8

Do you really need to take that handicap parking spot? This podcast episode talks about when you should and should not use a handicap parking spot.

Needing to take your child to the ER is always a scary time. In this podcast episode you will find out why we had to take my 5 year old son Josiah to the ER this weekend.

Are you tired of driving all over trying to find a park that has a special needs swing so that your child with special needs can enjoy swinging? I have some very good news

Are you wondering how to stay motivated to achieve your New Years resolution or goals for this year? If so, then you definitely want to listen to this podcast episode.

Have you been stressing because you don't have enough money to buy your kids gifts for Christmas? If so, no need to worry. Just listen to this podcast episode to say how you can make this Christmas one of the best Christmas' ever…even without spending much money on gifts.

Need a few ideas for how you can make Christmas time extra special for your child with special needs? If so, you will definitely want to listen to this podcast episode.

Having your child with special needs get sick can be heartbreaking. Naturally we want to do everything we can to avoid that from happening. In this podcast episode I share a few simple tips to help your child from getting sick.

In this podcast episode I share why having daily gratitude is so important. If you find it challenging to find things to be thankful for, you definitely want to listen to this podcast episode.

Viewpoint from my oldest son Elijah on life with 2 younger brothers with special needs. The ups and downs. The highlights and the challenges. Elijah opens his heart and tells all.

Kate Hamilton shares about a chapter she wrote in a book called “Navigating Motherhood”. A book written by Mothers for Mothers. Her son Mason has the same rare genetic syndrome that my 2 boys have called Allan Herndon Dudley Syndrome.

If you have a child with autism…you definitely want to listen to this podcast episode. In this podcast episode my friend Kathleen Caldwell shares her story of life with her son who has autism. You definitely don't want to miss this one.

Some days can be really hard and it can feel overwhelming at times. But just know that you are a huge inspiration to so many people who are watching you. They see the heavy load you are carrying day in and day out and you inspire them more then you will ever know. Most people won't ever tell you how much you inspire them…but just know…you are making a big difference in the lives of so many people.

If you are tired of worrying about money or our economy….try allowing your subconscious to find solutions to what you are stressing about. This podcast episode explains how to do that.

October 8th is Worldwide MCT8-Allan Herndon Dudley Syndrome Awareness Day. This is the rare genetic syndrome that my two youngest boys have. It is my hope and prayer that one day there will be a cure for AHDS.

Pure panic set in as soon as I realized that I had accidentally locked my son inside our wheelchair van. This podcast episode talks about what you can do to prevent this from ever happening to you.

Are you tired of feeling stuck, confused or worried about what you should do? If so, you will definitely want to listen to this podcast episode where I share a simple solution you can use anytime you feel stuck or confused as to what you should do next.

This podcast episode talks about what a huge blessing my mom is in my life and why we need to take the time to let our moms know how much they mean to us.

This podcast episode talks about why you need to have at least 2-3 back up caregivers to help you incase of an emergency.

If you have a child with special needs who is not able to walk or stand on their own…then you should definitely listen to this podcast episode.

If you have a child with special needs…this podcast episode is meant to give you hope. Scientists are doing a lot of research to massively help improve many issues your child may be struggling with. So we have several things to look forward to.

Suicide prevention needs to be talked about more. In this podcast episode I share the true story of when my son saved a man from killing himself.

In this podcast episode I share about the wheelchair van update for my 2 boys who have special needs. If you are searching for a good wheelchair van, you might want to listen to this podcast episode.

Are you struggling with how to cope on your loved ones birthday….after they are gone? This podcast episode talks about how to keep birthdays special year after year when grieving for your loved one.

Feeling kinda down? It's perfectly ok to feel sad sometimes. Give yourself the freedom to feel your true feelings.

If you are a parent of a child with special needs and you are feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, you will definitely want to listen to this podcast episode.

Are you having a really bad day? Or a really bad week? If so, you will definitely want to listen to this podcast episode about how we can turn challenging situations into opportunities for growth.

If you have a child who has been diagnosed with a rare genetic syndrome, you will definitely want to listen to this podcast episode to see how Chive Charities can help your child.

If you have a child who is non verbal, you will definitely want to listen to this podcast episode. My sister Malika shares some tips and stories from raising her son Amir, who was non verbal.

If you would like to hear the update on the 24 Hour EEG that Isaiah had last week, then feel free to listen to this podcast episode.

In this podcast episode I share about Isaiah being admitted to the hospital for a 24 Hour EEG to see if he is having seizures or not. If you'd like to follow Isaiah's EEG journey, hit play to listen to this podcast.

Are you thinking about taking an RV Roadtrip with your child with special needs? If so, you will definitely want to listen to this podcast episode.

If you've ever wondered how to cope when you have a loved one who is addicted to alcohol…then you will definitely want to listen to this podcast episode.

If you have a child or loved one who is self harming….this podcast episode is for you. My daughter use to be addicted to cutting herself. This is what I've learned from that experience. #selfharm #cutting

Do you have a child or a loved one who struggles with a mental health issue? If so, please know that you are not alone. Listen to this podcast episode to see how I cope with my child who struggles with mental health issues.

Are you tired of struggling to find G-Tube clothes for your child with special needs to wear so that you can feed them through the G-Tube easier? If so, you definitely want to listen to this podcast episode….which has the solution you've been looking for!

What do you do when your child loses a tooth? In this podcast episode I share my take on it and encourage you to see it through a different viewpoint.

If you think your child with special needs might be having seizures…you will for sure want to listen to this podcast episode.

Is massage therapy really beneficial for your child with special needs? Listen to this podcast episode to find out the answer.

The way we speak to ourselves really matters. Truth! If you find yourself thinking a lot of disempowering thoughts everyday…you will definitely want to listen to this podcast episode.

Do you have something that you can't wait to experience…maybe a trip or a concert or a fun convention? Something that when you think about it….you get a huge smile on your face. If not, you should listen to this podcast episode on why it's so important to schedule things that light you up!

In this podcast episode I share about how we should be in the moment and cherish every day we get with our children. Tomorrow is never promised. So let's remember to enjoy each day and realize how blessed we are.

In this podcast episode I share about a really hard day that I experienced last week when I took my son to an allergy specialist who lacked bedside manner.

Join me and my guest speaker & friend Yolie Silva. Yolie is a health coach for women. In this podcast episode she shares some excellent tips for overall health.

In this podcast episode I share details on my 2 youngest boys' rare genetic syndrome called Allan Herndon Dudley Syndrome.

Join me in this podcast episode on Self Love for parents who have a child with special needs

Join me in today's podcast episode with my guest Sharon Costanzo. She is an excellent relationship coach with very helpful tips and suggestions for how to improve your relationship with your partner.

In this podcast episode I share the rest of the true story of what I did when an extremely rude doctor treated my son Isaiah and I with major disrespect. Part 2. I also share 3 tips for what you can do if you find yourself in a similar situation.