“Who’s going to love and care for my loved one with a disability when I can’t?” I get it. It’s a tough question and it’s overwhelming to think about. But, ...

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I invite you to check out the 2-minute video & written article where I go deeper on this independence tip for you. Get all 12 Independence tips now (for free) ...

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I invite you to check out the 3-minute video & written article where I go deeper on this independence tip for you. Get all 12 Independence tips now (for free) ...

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Do you ask your loved one what they want or need to do? -OR- Are you in the habit of making decisions for them? Learning to make decisions is essential ...

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I thought my sister was ‘lazy,’ but that wasn’t true! When my family examined why my sister expected everything done for her, we realized that we (me, my mom, and ...

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I asked over 9,500 families, “What is your #1 Strategy for helping your loved one with a developmental disability to gain more independence?” and hundreds of responses came back! I’m ...

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I’ve been talking a lot about creating a life plan these last few weeks… and I’ve received many questions from parents/caregivers on this topic. It’s clear that there’s a question ...

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Who will be there for your loved one when you can not be? I know this the #1 fear for many parents/ caregivers, and it can be hard to talk about… ...

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I’ve been talking about life planning and creating a life plan these last few weeks… And I’ve received many questions from families on this topic. The most common question is… “How ...

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There are two (2) very different paths for your loved one who has a developmental disability… Which path is your loved one on?!…The “Special Needs” path -OR- the “Awesome Ordinary” ...

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