Dec 9, 2020

I truly am a joyful person who loves the Christmas holiday... but autism sure can put a damper on the festivities!  In this solo episode, I tackle the topic of how to navigate Christmas decorating and gift opening with a special needs child.  

I would love to hear suggestions and solutions of how you handle the holidays...

Dec 2, 2020

Nov 18, 2020

Kate Swenson is a mother, wife, writer, and caregiver advocate. She and her husband Jamie live in Minnesota with their 3 boys. Currently she is working on her memoir, Forever Boy, and building Coop's Troops, a safe space for parents of children of special needs on Facebook. To join visit 

Nov 11, 2020

Amy McCoy’s debut children’s novel, Little Big Sister, shares the sibling perspective of growing up with a brother who has special needs. Amy’s children, Matthew (16) and Kathryn (14) are the inspiration for her books and her work. Amy visits elementary schools, libraries, bookstores and other community groups...

Nov 4, 2020

Mary Susan McConnell is a native Tennessean who has been having a helluva good time since her arrival at Baptist Hospital in the late Spring of ‘84. She is the host of the popular Mama Bear Podcast- a space she created for fellow women raising kids with special needs. She is married to singer/songwriter Sean McConnell...