Struggling to prepare her special needs child for the future, a determined mother embarks on a journey to equip her with the foundational life skills she needs to succeed. Here's what I cover: 1. How can parents set their children for success by teaching them life skills 2. Some of the financial life skills that parents should be teaching their children 3. The consequences of parents doing too much for their children with special needs

In this episode, Erica and her daughter explore the importance of showing love to all children and how to create an environment of affirmation and respect for each child’s voice. You will learn: 1. What "My Sister's Keeper" means and how did it become the title of Erica's book 2. The advice siblings of children with special needs have for siblings in similar situations 3. The best ways for parents to show love to their regularly-abled child

When an overwhelmed mom of a child with special needs neglects her own self care, she finds an unconventional yet necessary solution: creating a care circle and adding self-care into her daily routine.

In this episode you will learn:

1. Why self-care matters for moms of children with special needs
2. The 3 easy things busy moms can do for self-care
3. How to create a care circle to help support your special needs mom journey

A mother thrust into a world of special needs advocacy for her daughter, learns to harness her voice and her faith in God to become the mom her daughter needs. You will learn:

1. What inspired Erica Ryder to write her book, 'My Sister's Keeper'
2. How Erica and her husband learned to care for their daughter with special needs