National Thanksgiving for Family Caregiving
November 1, 2024
My birth, 50 years ago on November 28, interrupted both a football game and my mom’s OB/GYN’s Thanksgiving dinner at home with his family. And this... Read More.png)
Voices from the Community
Our blog offers stories from the community, updates from the Reeve Foundation, and breaking news on research.
The opinions expressed in these blogs are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
Back to School 101: Writer - Wife - Teacher - Mom
September 4, 2024
I would like to say I have all the answers about smooth back-to-school transitions, but the reality is I don’t. However, what we do have is a... Read More.png)
June is Sometimes “Extra”
June 12, 2024
My high school students toss the word “extra” around a lot (and I’m certain our own children call me this behind my back, and they aren’t wrong these... Read More.png)
When Our Very First Caregiver Dies
May 6, 2024
When my mom first was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just over a year ago, a very dear friend left me a note with flowers that said, “We will take... Read More.png)
Loving and Learning Along the Journey
February 14, 2024
This February I’m still on a “Self-Care for the Caregiver” kick. The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation tells me that my life experiences as a... Read More
Happy New Year: Cheers to Stronger Mental and Physical Health in 2024
January 9, 2024
My parents will tell you I’ve been a worrier my whole life. I worried about coloring out of the lines as a child or not getting straight As through... Read More
“Moss Don’t Grow on a Rollin’ Stone”: The Holiday Edition
December 8, 2023
Thanksgiving is my favorite family holiday, even more than Christmas, and has been since I was a kid. But now that our children’s four grandparents... Read More
Finding the Right Fit
November 7, 2023
Geoff always says that one’s first wheelchair is the worst wheelchair because it takes time to know the right fit. In our small yet ever-expanding... Read More
Let's Lean Into October
October 2, 2023
Each September, I think about what to contribute for this specific month of the year as it relates to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and... Read MoreThe opinions expressed in these blogs are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.