Two of These “Experts” Are Not Like the Others

Exciting news for P and G fans (that’s you Mom and Dad)! Last week, we were pleased to unveil our new blog, Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid, for Psychology Today. Yes, you read right. Psychology Today. Now some of you may be wondering what would an esteemed publication such as PT want to do with two imperfect mothers with M Ed., IMPs (masters degrees in Imperfection).

Actually, they wanted to get a unique perspective on raising children with disabilities. And while we may not be the brightest bulbs in the shed (see we can’t even get that cliche straight), we do have a unique perspective — the imperfect one. It seems many parenting advice experts are always telling you the right things to do. We, on the other hand, usually do the wrong thing. But somehow (perhaps through all the rosaries our religious mother says for us and our kids), we’re managing pretty well. Our special kids are making it in the world in their own way. Yes, they are challenged. Yes, they have days when they think we’re “the worst mothers in the world.”  But they are managing their challenges quite well and more importantly, they are offering hope and support for so many special parents and children who feel alone and misunderstood.

While we’d love everyone to love our blog, there are folks who don’t understand us or our kids (“These sisters are looking for attention. Who else would wear Snuggies  in public?” ). A few have even left comments to that effect. We view this as a great opportunity to educate them on the lives of special parents and children. At least they’re not ignoring our kids, which so many people seem to do out of fear or lack of knowledge.  Perhaps we can even bring a few over to our side — the imperfect side.

In any case, we hope you’ll take a look at the blog, post a comment, and share it with your friends, neighbors, family members, milkman, butcher, garbage man, etc. If we can help educate the world about our kids and break stigma, we’re all winners.

Here’s the link.

Reference: Caution! | Psychology Today