The Odyssey: Parenting. Caregiving. Disability.

<p>For so many of us, the idea of self-care is a joke. And for good reason. There are literally not enough hours in the day to do what's "required" of us, let alone take a break to focus on ourselves.</p> <p>Rather than...

<p>A glass of wine or tasty cocktail at the end of a hard day is alluring for sure. But when nearly every day is hard, it might be time to rethink that drink.</p> <p >The Odyssey: Parenting. Caregiving. Disability. </p>...

<p>When a child is sick or missing developmental milestones, we immediatly start searching for answers as to why.</p> <p>But what happens when test after test just leads to more questions? </p> <p>Rare diseases are more...

<p>How many times have you told yourself, "once I get through this week, it'll be smooth sailing;" only to end up in that same spot the following week, and the week after that, and after that?</p> <p>It's gotta...

<p >We're trying something different this episode: our first ever anonymous "airing of grievances."</p> <p >Many of us exist in our own information bubbles, completely ignorant of what those around us might be going...

<p>Right now in the United States, more than 53 million family members are providing unpaid and mostly unseen care to the loved ones in our lives. According to the National Council on Aging, that's an economic value...

<p >Meaningful inclusion is possible, if we're being honest though, it's so rare that most folks don't even know what it looks like.</p> <p >In part two of this episode on inclusion in public schools (be sure to check...

<p>Imagine being treated as a guest in your own school. </p> <p>For many students, not only is that their reality - it's by design. </p> <p>In part 1 of this 2 part episode, Erin Croyle and special education teacher...

<p >Looking to feel better? Want to help your children feel better? </p> <p >It might be time for a detox. And the one we're talking about actually works. </p> <p >The Odyssey: Parenting. Caregiving. Disability. </p> <p...

<p>In this epiosde we get an insider's perspective of the world of special education from someone who sees it from both sides. </p> <p>Eleanor Janek is a dedicated special education teacher and a mother two two children...

<p>In this episode, host Erin Croyle and guest Dr. Kathryn Rooth talk about just how much, or how little, medical professionals know about treating patients with disabilities. Is there a topic you want to learn more...

<p>Modern day parenting can be so isolating. </p> <p>It's an unfortunate reality many of us are struggling with. </p> <p>If you have a child or children with neurodiversity, medically complexities, or disabilities, it...

<p>You are what you eat. That adage has been around forever for a reason. </p> <p>The foods we consume have changed drastically over the last few decades. Packaged, highly processed foods have flooded groceries, gas...

<p>People with intellectual disabilities are sexually assaulted at a rate SEVEN TIMES HIGHER than people without disabilities. And that figure is likely a substantial underestimate, as it doesn't take into account...

<p >Self-care is something we all need to do. But for many of us, it's an elusive practice.</p> <p >Caregivers are working harder than ever. Which makes self-care more important than ever.</p> <p >Knowing how real this...