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You Deserve a Timeout! If you’re navigating the wild world of parenting—especially with kids who have special needs—you know that sometimes you just need a break.

Caring for a person with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. As a caregiver, accessing appropriate services and support is crucial to ensure the well-being of both you and the individual with FASD.

The deeper I fall into the medical system the more I know I knew so little when all this began. I was at the mercy of the medical people who did not even know me or how my body works. I am smarter now.

Put on your red shoes, dance through your tasks, and celebrate every victory, big or small! Together, we can make everyday tasks less of a struggle and more of an adventure. Keep rocking it, and remember—you’ve got this!

Using social media to raise awareness about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) can be both impactful and cost-effective.

Here are ten simple, fun, and impactful ideas to help raise FASD awareness in your community. Let’s get creative and make a difference!

When you’re a caregiver for someone with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), it’s important to have strategies in place for those moments when you feel triggered or overwhelmed.

Let’s come together, learn, and have a blast while doing it! Remember, every step we take towards understanding FASD brings us closer to a more compassionate community. So, lace up those red shoes and let’s rock this awareness campaign!

Caregiver Ideas to Turn Frustration into Fun Let’s turn our roadblocks into opportunities for laughter, bonding, and shared experiences! We are all in this together! So grab some people and find a SAFE place you can blink for twenty minutes and HAVE FUN! 1. Create a Frustration-Fighting Gratitude Jar “Let’s write down something we’re gratefulContinueContinue reading “FRUSTRATION: Navigating the System”

Remember when you thought the teenage years were tough? Ha! Welcome to FASD adulthood, where every day is an adventure. But fear not, because understanding your adult child’s FASD is like having a secret superpower. Frustrations? We’ve got ’em!