Get Your Streak on for Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month… It starts in May! Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month Idea #1 Write some facts about pediatric stroke on a sidewalk. It’s fast, easy, cheap, and you can reach a lot of people […]
Archives for April 2012
A Major Part of Our Village – Raising a Child With Special Needs
We’ve all heard that it takes a village to raise a child. When you are raising a child with special needs, that expression becomes a complete reality. My husband and I both work full-time and have very fulfilling careers, so […]
Big Sister Olivia Streaks for Pediatric Stroke – Day 4
I know my Mom is going to write about how amazing Bright Ideas is tomorrow, but I can’t wait to go back this summer. I’m excited to see my old friends and go swimming. From Olivia, Evan’s 7 year old […]
Those Three Little Words
Those Three Little Words Evan: “I love you, Mom.” Me: “I love you too, Evan” Evan: “I love you, Mom.” Me: “I. Looovvvve. Youuuuu.” Evan: “Mom, you forgot to say something.” Me: “I love you TOO.” […]
Name the New Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association Mascot
We need your help! CHASA has been searching for a mascot and we were inspired by a very special penguin who lives at the Santa Barbara zoo. His name is Lucky, and he wears a special shoe like the ones […]
Pediatric Stroke Streak – Sometimes You Just Have to Shake Your Booty
Okay, follow me with this one. I believe in the power of a laughter and a sense of humor. Don’t get me wrong – there is nothing funny about the situation that Evie is in – it is very serious, […]
Big Sister Olivia Streaks for Pediatric Stroke – Day 3
Not sure what to say about this drawing today… Except, maybe that even when you are a kid, sometimes you wish you could be someone else. We all have good days and bad days. So, let’s try to be nice […]
Nothing Better Than a Great Snuggle When You Need it Most…
One of the things that I remember most about Evan from when he was an infant was how much he loved to be held and snuggled. I vividly recall, during my 10 weeks of maternity leave, that each day, Evan […]
