Parenting Routines and Practical Tips
Sleep, feeding, daily schedules, household organization, managing appointments, and
practical day-to-day strategies.
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Routines Are Hard (But We’re Figuring it Out)
Routines sound great in theory, but in real life—especially with medical appointments, unpredictable days, and a busy baby—they can feel impossible. In this post, I share how we’re slowly building small rituals and finding a rhythm that works for us (even if it’s far from perfect).
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Tents, Twinkle Lights, and Medical Machines – How We Camped as a Special Needs Family
Camping with a medically complex child might sound impossible—but it can be done! From tents to twinkle lights and the essential medical gear, here’s how we navigated a family camping trip while keeping Dot safe, comfortable, and happy.
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What’s in My Hospital Bag (for Both of Us)
The other day, I started adding up how much time we’ve spent in the hospital—and realized that I’ve now spent roughly a third of my child’s life sleeping in hospital rooms. Not all at once, thankfully. But still. We’ve had long stays and short ones, and at this point, I’d like to think I’ve gotten pretty good…