by Mary Carver | Dec 3, 2010 | Family Life, Giving Up on Perfect, parenting
Disclaimer: My son, Griffin, very much dislikes the label “special needs”. We respect it. We honor it. For other severe disabilities. For other kiddos/adults. You see, in our house, we all have special needs and we think other people do too. He was not my...
by Mary Carver | Nov 5, 2010 | Family Life, Giving Up on Perfect, parenting
“Every child is different.” “Believe me, you don’t WANT her to walk!” “Well, if you wouldn’t carry her everywhere!” “Oh, you first-time moms are so worried about milestones.” “No baby is totally by the book.” “Quit worrying! She’s fine!” Except . . . she wasn’t fine....