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  • The gift of ‘I get it’

    • November 15, 2022
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    four women are holding mugs (some teal mugs, some orange) and making a toast

    There is such a sense of relief that comes from meeting other parents dealing with similar challenges.

  • It’s a beautiful day for reassurance

    • September 4, 2022
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    Tears started flowing down my cheeks, and I smiled. This was just another moment of reassurance made possible by Fred Rogers.

  • Let me introduce you to Zulily

    • May 4, 2022
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    there's a purple plastic mailing envelope with the word Zulily written in white script. in the top left corner, lying on top of the package, are two pairs of folded pants

    Here are some answers to some common Zulily questions, along with my best tip for shopping on the site!

  • A tea party of emotions

    • March 10, 2022
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    A table is set for a fancy tea party, complete with snacks, tea, fine china and silverware, and flowers. The table is located next to a window looking out over the neighborhood.

    I felt a whole tea party of emotions, simply because a child mistook me for his mother!

  • Sitting is still something

    • January 31, 2022
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    woman sitting on a sofa and looking into the distance

    “You’re sitting upright. And that’s something.”

  • Thank you for being a friend

    • January 7, 2022
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    cheesecake slices

    What makes a real friend when you are the parent of a disabled child?

  • Twenty years ago

    • September 11, 2021
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    an american flag at half mast with a blue sky and clouds in background

    I was 15 and sitting in biology class. The vice principal’s voice came across the PA system and told us planes had crashed…

  • In praise of Bluey

    • August 11, 2021
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    blue toy dog in front of colorful flowers

    Here is a look at two Bluey episodes, and what they’ve taught me about parenting, disability, and confidence.

  • My favorite books of 2021 so far

    • July 2, 2021
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    yellow straw beach bag with eyeglasses, books, a picnic blanket and a hat, spread out on a green lawn

    Today I’m going to be discussing books, specifically my five favorite books of 2021 so far.

  • An exciting new partnership!

    • June 8, 2021
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    I am thrilled to announce I am now an affiliate partner of Zulily, my favorite online retailer! 

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Hi, I'm Megan, and I'm encouraging braver, deeper conversations about parenting, disability, inclusion and more. I do this with a well-caffeinated mix of honesty, humor and pop culture references. Learn more

 
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