A blog empowering special needs Moms!

Families who have a member with special needs face unique challenges.

Whether it’s talking about why our kids may flop and drop, sharing an intensive potty training program we used, or learning about things like ABLE accounts and special needs trusts I’m here for you!

While I love talking about being a special needs Mom I also want to give you TANGIBLE TIPS and ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS!

Start rocking this special life with these recent posts!

Holly Mathe 8/27/23 Holly Mathe 8/27/23

How To Talk To Your Child’s Class About Down Syndrome

As a parent of a child with Down Syndrome we want our children to be happy, to be given opportunities to learn, and to be included. We know our children are “more alike than different” and we desperately want others to know it as well.

Holly Mathe 8/13/23 Holly Mathe 8/13/23

30 Spooky And Historic Things To Do In Salem, Massachusetts

When thinking about Salem, Massachusetts your first thought likely isn't that it’s a great family destination or that it’s disability friendly. You’ll probably think about witches.

Holly Mathe 7/30/23 Holly Mathe 7/30/23

The Best Halloween Tips For Your Child With Down Syndrome

I love Halloween. I resisted hanging up my candy bucket well into my teens because I love it so much.

Holly Mathe 7/16/23 Holly Mathe 7/16/23

6 Tips To Start The School Year As A Special Needs Mom Rock Star

The start of a new school year stirs all kinds of emotions in me as a special needs Mom.

Holly Mathe 7/2/23 Holly Mathe 7/2/23

5 Easy Morning Routine Ideas For The Special Needs Mom

Ugh! Mornings can be so stressful for families!

Holly Mathe 6/18/23 Holly Mathe 6/18/23

5 Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Child With Special Needs Medical Appointment

Kids with special needs tend to have a lot of medical appointments and when Max was little he was no exception.

Holly Mathe 6/4/23 Holly Mathe 6/4/23

15 Best Behavior Hacks For Your Child With Down Syndrome

Managing behaviors as a parent of a special needs child is super tough! I often feel like I’m playing whack-a-mole.

Holly Mathe 5/21/23 Holly Mathe 5/21/23

7 Common Behavior Issues In Children With Down Syndrome And Tips To Manage Them

Every individual with Down Syndrome is unique, but there are commonalities we often see especially when it comes to behaviors

Holly Mathe 5/7/23 Holly Mathe 5/7/23

6 Brain Differences In Your Child With Down Syndrome And How It Impacts Behavior

Being a Mom of a child with Down Syndrome is one of the most rewarding and hardest roles of my life.

Holly Mathe 4/23/23 Holly Mathe 4/23/23

Hersheypark For The Special Needs Mom

We love amusement parks and chocolate so we decided to visit Hersheypark Amusement Park. I mean, it combines two of our favorite things!

Holly Mathe 4/9/23 Holly Mathe 4/9/23

Visiting The Great Smoky Mountains For The Special Needs Mom

The Mathe crew love the outdoors so we decided to go to the Smoky Mountains for a family vacation.

Holly Mathe 3/26/23 Holly Mathe 3/26/23

Teaching Sign Language To Your Child With Down Syndrome

In the majority of our kids with Down Syndrome, language development is delayed.

Holly Mathe 2/26/23 Holly Mathe 2/26/23

How To Deal With Temper Tantrums: A Guide For The Special Needs Mom

A common question being asked in the Mommy circles I belong to is how do you manage temper tantrums?

Holly Mathe 2/12/23 Holly Mathe 2/12/23

A Mom’s Guide To Potty Training Your Child With Special Needs

Potty training is an important milestone for ANY toddler, but for our kids with special needs it is especially important.

Holly Mathe 1/29/23 Holly Mathe 1/29/23

Special Needs Trust: A Guide For The Special Needs Mom

As a Mom of a child with special needs, most days I feel like I’m barely keeping my head above water. I tell myself I’ll learn about things like special needs trusts, ABLE accounts, guardianship, and other presumably important things “someday”.