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A mother's raw reaction to medical motherhood showcased in new documentaryListen now (14 min) | The New Yorker film is a beautiful examination of one woman's journey — but it's not the whole story
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When simple fixes aren't so simpleListen now (9 min) | This month's editorial cartoon gets wheelchair repairs outside the box
The gifts of raising disabled childrenListen now (17 min) | Let's talk about the best parts of medical motherhood
Feds unveil a national strategy for family caregiver supportListen now (18 min) | Just in time for National Family Caregiver Month
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Julie Beckett’s legacy is honoring the role parents play in raising disabled children
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Why does everyone think they have ADHD?
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'Normal' sucked for people like us. Let's not go back, let's go forward
Oregon’s disabled children are about to lose their best-qualified caregivers
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The case for paying parents of disabled children
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Fear can be healing: Why you might actually want to be terrifiedListen now (14 min) | A medical mama and haunted house producer speaks on the connections between her two worlds
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Can you really pay someone to care?Listen now (16 min) | Spoiler: No. But fortunately, humans are wired to care anyway.
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Read my story on accessible Portland travelListen now (14 min) | Traveling to Oregon's biggest city soon? Here's what you can expect either for wheeled access, sensory supports or other needs
TFW you can't be late but your doctor canListen now (10 min) | This month's editorial cartoon is on the balance of power
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Your quarterly report on analytics and a 15 percent off coupon
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Working motherhood is even harder when your child has a disabilityListen now (18 min) | The lost income and opportunities last a lifetime.
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…
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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
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Julie Beckett’s legacy is honoring the role parents play in raising disabled children
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Why does everyone think they have ADHD?
6
'Normal' sucked for people like us. Let's not go back, let's go forward
Oregon’s disabled children are about to lose their best-qualified caregivers
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The case for paying parents of disabled children
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See all popular

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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