Navigating Life's Detours
Finding the right path for a teen with special needs
Tag: parenting
School makes big move
The staff at the Conductive Education Center of Orlando had some big plans for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. They moved into a new facility. For many years, J.P. has spent time at CECO. It’s a wonderful place for children with motor disabilities that… Continue Reading “School makes big move”
Shaking off the cobwebs
I was thankful J.P. got a good night’s sleep. It was nice to wake up feeling refreshed Thursday, and I’ve noticed that since J.P. has been home from the hospital, Karina doesn’t whine in her crate before I’m ready to wake up. However, I… Continue Reading “Shaking off the cobwebs”
Diaper trouble prompts change in plans
Believe it or not, J.P. was back at the hospital Wednesday after going 20 hours without a wet diaper. I’ve learned from my many hospital stays that you can tell nurses about many issues with a child, but nothing seems to be taken as… Continue Reading “Diaper trouble prompts change in plans”
Sleeping soundly again
After another night of vomiting and more calls to the hospital after being discharged Monday, J.P. is finally looking better. The big goal after getting home Monday was to get J.P. in the bathtub. He still had post-surgery hair and was unable to have… Continue Reading “Sleeping soundly again”
Equal time for cats
We’re tired of all this talk about the new dog. While Jeff, Paige and J.P. were out learning all about Karina, we were stuck at the vet wondering when we would get to come home. It seemed like forever. When we got back home… Continue Reading “Equal time for cats”
Mornings with J.P.
Things are busy in the Cousins’ household in the morning. If J.P. had a good night, he usually will sleep until well after the sun comes up, but upon awakening, things get a bit hectic. We still keep a log of his diapers just… Continue Reading “Mornings with J.P.”
Making the hospital hospitable
I shared a bit earlier about how all the time we’ve spent in the hospital over the past 11 years turned into almost a second job for me. Florida Hospital for Children is practically a second home, and there are plenty of employees there… Continue Reading “Making the hospital hospitable”
The daily balancing act
I admit it. I don’t spend as much one-on-one time with J.P. as my wife, Paige, does. I work the night shift at Hearst Television in Orlando and manage the websites of dozens of stations when they’re not locally staffed. That means Paige is… Continue Reading “The daily balancing act”
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