*Real Life.* Real Stories.

Sometimes, if we're not laughing, we're crying!

Special needs parenting comes with its fair share of challenges, unexpected situations, and moments that leave you wondering whether to laugh or cry. And sometimes, a little dark humor is exactly what helps us get through another day.

In this episode of Even If. The Special Needs Parenting Podcast, sisters Michaela and Moriah share some of their funniest, messiest, and most unforgettable parenting stories. From wheelchair mishaps and bathroom dis

Motherhood, Caregiving, and Advocacy with Holly Robinson Peete

What happens when the future you imagined for your child suddenly looks different? And how do you find the strength to keep advocating while navigating the challenges of caregiving?

In this special episode of Even If. The Special Needs Parenting Podcast, sisters Moriah Potter and Michaela Smith sit down with actress, author, and autism advocate Holly Robinson Peete for an honest, heartfelt, and sometimes humorous conversation about

Puberty is challenging for any parent, but what happens when your child has special needs or developmental disabilities? How do you navigate physical changes, personal hygiene, hormones, and growing independence when your child still depends on you for everyday care?

In this episode of Even If: The Special Needs Parenting Podcast, sisters Michaela and Moriah sit down with two moms, Jeri Lynne Lansford and Sandi Reese, who have already navigated puberty with their children with disabilities.

We

Episode 13: It's a Big Deal to Us
Sometimes the smallest victories are actually the biggest ones.

In this episode of Even If: The Special Needs Parenting Podcast, we're talking about those moments in special needs parenting that might not seem like a big deal to anyone else, but mean absolutely everything to us.

From celebrating new abilities and unexpected progress to navigating setbacks and learning not to compare our children's journeys, we're sharing why these little wins deserve to be cel

The mental load of special needs parenting goes far beyond everyday parenting responsibilities. Between medical appointments, insurance battles, therapies, IEP meetings, prescriptions, and coordinating care, the to-do list never seems to end.

In this episode of Even If: The Special Needs Parenting Podcast, we talk about the invisible work of care coordination, staying organized, managing caregiver stress, and learning when to ask for help.

Whether you're raising a child with a disability, navi

This week, we’re joined by Emily for an honest conversation about caregiving, mental health, asking for help, finding community, and remembering that somewhere underneath all the appointments, responsibilities, and daily care… **you’re still you.**

Because you are more than the care you give.

We’re sitting down with LPC-Associate Jennifer to talk about navigating some of the harder parts of this life and how professional support can help.