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  Shane suffered from migraines for a few years. It might have been a lifelong problem, but he was able to nip it in the bud, thanks to my own experience with migraines. In 1980, I took a trip down the stairs -- on my back. Hurrying to get socks for Shane, who was ready for school, except for being sockless, I slipped and literally bounced down the stairs, hitting the edge of each, and ending up crumpled at the bottom of the stairs, on the cement floor. I felt myself becoming woozy. I was going to faint -- but I could not allow myself to do that. Doah was upstairs, alone, in his sit-up bed, trached. If his trach tube clogged, I had to be nearby to unclog it, or he would die. So, I pulled myself back up, on my stomach. I could not stand up. I called the ambulance and long story short, the doctors determined I had a T5 compression fracture. Nearly immediately I began to experience multi-day migraines. The doctor prescribed medication, but before I had a chance to take it, I had learn...

  Today's publisher's pride is  Andrew's Awesome Adventures with His ADHD Brain   by Kristin and Andrew Wilcox, which reached #166 in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. From Amazon: Customers find the book provides brilliant insight into inattentive ADHD, with one customer noting it's a wonderful informative read for children with the condition. The book is easy to read and customers consider it a must-read. They appreciate its pacing, with one customer mentioning it's perfect for both parents and teachers. Book description: In this two-part book Andrew and his neuroscientist mom each tell their story about living with the inattentive subtype of ADHD. How do you survive life and middle school with an ADHD elephant in your brain? Kids with ADHD will relate to Andrew's reactions to everyday and school-related situations, like remembering to turn in homework, staying organized, and making friends. Using practical strategies Andrew learns to manage his ADHD e...

  As 2026 begins, many parents are quietly asking: How do I keep showing up for my neurodivergent child with strength, grace, and clarity—especially when the world feels noisy, fast, and often unkind? The answer isn’t in perfection. It’s in presence. Parenting a neurodivergent child means navigating systems that weren’t built for them—and often weren’t built for you, either. It means decoding behaviors, advocating in medical offices, rewriting routines, and sometimes rebuilding your own expectations from the ground up. But it also means witnessing extraordinary resilience. It means learning to celebrate progress that others might miss. It means becoming fluent in a language of dignity, autonomy, and emotional safety. What 2026 Might Ask of Us This year, we invite parents to consider a few gentle shifts: From urgency to clarity : Not every meltdown is a crisis. Sometimes it’s a message. From compliance to collaboration : Your child’s needs aren’t obstacles—they’re invitations...