I think I speak for many moms of kids with special needs when I say we don't want pity; it's isolating. But a smile or words that say hey, motherhood is tough -- any kind of motherhood is tough -- are reassuring.
Ready for a night out? Sometimes the best summer "vacation" is a break from your kitchen. And it's entirely possible to take a hiatus from cooking without breaking your budget.
Have you ever gone to a restaurant hoping for a quiet, relaxing dining experience only to find that the table next to you is the temporary playground for a couple of rowdy kids and two stressed-out parents?