Resources for parents, by parents
Parenting a child who lives with neurodivergence, disabilities, or chronic care needs can be overwhelming, isolating, mind-opening, humbling, chaotic, daunting, and deeply joyful — all at the same time!
Our emotional support resources are created by parents who understand the highs and lows of the caregiving journey. Whether you are new to caregiving or years down the road, our relatable stories, practical tips, and free tools can help you steady your heart and ready yourself for the day ahead.
Real stories, real tips, real impact
Learn how to quiet the inner critic, wrestle down worries, adapt to uncertainty, live with intention, and validate your emotions with help from other parents who have been there.
Through dozens of personal anecdotes, moms across the globe share words of encouragement and practical strategies for navigating the complex emotions that can accompany caregiving. From caring for infants with rare, genetic conditions — to parenting children with neurodiversity — to supporting teenagers who are cancer survivors, our stories have a little something for everyone.
Resources to prepare for doctor’s appointments
Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment and realized you forgot to ask your most pressing question? Or nodded at a specialist’s recommendation when you knew deep down that it wouldn’t really work at home? What about the buzz words and medical jargon that can sometimes feel like you’re learning a foreign language?
Navigating the medical world is not for the faint of heart. The good news is your child’s doctors, nurses, and therapists are on your side! They want you to ask questions, and they want to make sure you are comfortable supporting their treatment recommendations and care plans at home.
Our free, downloadable tools can help you prioritize your questions, seek clarification when needed, and advocate for your child’s needs without hesitation. Grab what you need to help you prepare for your child’s next appointment with confidence.
Total family support
When a brother or sister is diagnosed with something new, the family dynamic can shift overnight. Siblings may experience a swirl of emotions, and it can sometimes be difficult for parents to give them the reassurance and validation they need. Over time, brothers and sisters can feel left out or like they aren’t worthy of mom or dad’s time and attention. And while this couldn’t be further from the truth, let’s face it. Many of us spend a huge chunk of time at the hospital, or in and out of therapy appointments, or managing daily care at home. It makes sense that siblings, especially young ones, might feel “less than.”
The good news is that you are not alone. Millions of families in the U.S. alone have children or teens with extra care needs. In recent years, many of them have spoken up about what has worked — and hasn’t worked — when it comes to helping siblings feel seen, heard, and loved.
We’ve used that insight to help shape our family support offerings, Our practical tips and free, downloadable tools are designed to help siblings feel more included, better understood, and better supported both at home and at school.
Grab what you need to meet your family where it’s at today.
Non-profit resources
Try as we might, we know we can’t be everything to everyone. That’s why we’ve partnered with a selection of trusted non-profit organizations to share access to their emotional support resources for complex caregivers.
These free resources from The Caregiver Action Network, The Courageous Parents Network, and The Sibling Support Project can help you balance self-care with caregiving, strengthen your parenting partnership, manage day-to-day stress, and redefine hope for your family. Check out what you need today.
Words of encouragement
Does it ever feel like every mom out there is doing it better than you are? More easily than you are? More effortlessly than you are? Yep, we’ve been there too.
Our inspirational visuals and personal stories can help you care for yourself while caring for others. Remember, you are not alone, and you can do this.
