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Everything you need to know about ABLE accountsListen now (19 min) | How the tax-sheltered accounts can preserve benefits and boost independence
DIY hell: When adaptive equipment isn't worth the effortListen now (10 min) | Plus: Are you infantilizing your kid? Is society infantilizing you? Check our news briefs...
That viral Portland intruder story has a deeper meaning no one is talking aboutListen now (16 min) | The world has seen — and questioned — medical mama Kelsey Smith for her calm reaction to a strange woman in her son's bed... and how she caught it on video
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Read my story on the childcare crisis in Oregon Business magazineListen now (11 min) | This month's cover story takes an in-depth look at how the economy is hampered by lack of care options

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The kids are not OK: What you can do during the youth mental health crisisListen now (16 min) | A Center for Health Journalism panel showed clear solutions to the growing problem
Get your special education student ready for school with this free templateListen now (13 min) | Back-to-school can be overwhelming when your kids have extra needs — let's get ready together
National 'Blueprint' aims to combat systemic problems for disabled childrenListen now (16 min) | Is your pediatrician advocating for what you truly need? The AAP and the federal government think they should be.
A big bump in June means more growth is on the horizon...
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Are you a mama bear or a scared cricket?Listen now (9 min) | Most days, it's both
What can you do to keep your pregnancy safe during a heat wave? Listen now (12 min) | Evidence suggests rising temperatures could lead to more preemie babies, but more research is needed
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Why I don't use the term 'special needs' anymoreListen now (13 min) | Let's look at the past, present and future of disability language
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The best books to help celebrate Disability Pride MonthListen now (12 min) | For kids and adults, these are my personal favorites
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Julie Beckett’s legacy is honoring the role parents play in raising disabled children
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2
Why does everyone think they have ADHD?
Oregon’s disabled children are about to lose their best-qualified caregivers
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'Unseen' documentarian was shocked at the reality for parents raising disabled children
2
The case for paying parents of disabled children
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Medical Motherhood

A Sunday column and news podcast giving people raising disabled children the information they need to navigate this complex life.
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