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Raising Addy
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Teamwork Makes the Dream Work…
“Teamwork makes the dream work” – there’s a reason why this saying is popular…it’s true! Having the right team in life, is the way we...
Christine McCarty
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Quotes to help through tough times…
With everything that is going on in the world, I thought it would be most appropriate to share some of my favorite quotes that help me...
Christine McCarty
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Fear…
A word I am too familiar with. A word that haunts me every day. I live in fear. Yes, I wrote it and will write it again…I live in fear....
Christine McCarty
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Events & Programs for Special Needs Kids…
I am thrilled to announce a new feature on Raising Addy! We will now be highlighting upcoming Events and Programs for special needs kids...
Christine McCarty
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My Purpose Behind Raising Addy…
I believe that there is a purpose behind everything we do or choose not to do. Whether intentional or unintentional, everything has a...
Christine McCarty
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Top Go-to Resources…
After taking last week off from blogging as Addy graduated kindergarten (way to go Addy!), I wanted to share some great resources that...
Christine McCarty
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Dear Future Self…
Yes, this is a letter to my future self about being a parent. Not just a special needs parent, but simply a parent who loves her kids...
Christine McCarty
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After the autism diagnosis…
The second most asked question I get after how did you know Addy was autistic (see blog post on number one - How I knew my child was...
Christine McCarty
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Addy’s eyes…
They say an early sign of autism can be seen in a child’s eyes. According to the National Institutes for Health, “Beginning as young as 2...
Christine McCarty
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What not to say…
Do you ever wonder what to say to a special needs parent? What not say? How can you help or support them? I wish I had the answer, but I...
Christine McCarty
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Vacationing with a special needs child…
Vacationing should be fun, relaxing and not stressful. However when traveling with kids, we call it a trip, not a vacation - Ha! Now add...
Christine McCarty
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Justin’s perspective…
I can’t thank my wife enough for all that she does for our family. In a way, I don’t feel qualified to write on this topic. Make no...
Christine McCarty
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What is Autism Spectrum Disorder…
For me, the word Autism was scary and a bit unclear on what it actually meant. Having Addy diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder forced...
Christine McCarty
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My perspective…
According to the documentary, “Autism Every Day,” divorce rates for families with autistic children are as high as eighty percent (80%)...
Christine McCarty
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Determining the right school for your special needs child…
Deciding on a school for your special needs child can be overwhelming and confusing. However, before you decide which school is right for...
Christine McCarty
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Finding the Light…
As parents/caregivers, there are many moments in raising children, typical and special needs, where we just need to find the light at the...
Christine McCarty
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A Day in the Life of Raising Addy…
I wanted to write a post for all those parents/caregivers raising special needs children. Our stories might be different, but we all have...
Christine McCarty
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How To Deal With Frustration While Climbing Mt. Everest…?
A word I associate with parenting is…frustration. As a parent, I often find myself frustrated that my kids aren’t listening, taking...
Christine McCarty
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Addy’s Top 3
As a special needs parent/caregiver, the amount of information as well as products can be overwhelming. What works for one child, may not...
Christine McCarty
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The 5 Lessons I have Learned…to date
The journey is far from over, but as I look back over the seven years raising a special needs child (eleven from my first born), there...
Christine McCarty
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“Motherhood is about raising and celebrating the child you have, not the child you thought you would have. It’s about understanding that they are exactly the person they are supposed to be and that, if you’re lucky, they just might be the teacher who turns you into the person you are supposed to be.”
Joan Ryan
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