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Kristina Mulligan

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Worthy Then, Worthy Now

You were worthy in shades of black and white. You are worthy in technicolor.

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The Loneliness of Parenting a Child with a Disability

Kristina Mulligan

4 min

The Loneliness of Parenting a Child with a Disability

It’s interesting to think about the trajectory of life, and how different your circle looks throughout.

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Kristina Mulligan

1 min

Our Road to CP - VIDEO

I took to another vlog this week to address the questions I've been asked about Flynn’s road to diagnosis and what that looked like for u...

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Kristina Mulligan

1 min

A Journey With Food - VIDEO

This morning, I talked at length on IGTV LIVE about the feeding issues we’ve dealt with and some of the strategies we’ve used!

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Kristina Mulligan

3 min

The Power of Words

These words are another reminder that there are so many people out there that think our children are lesser than.

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Kristina Mulligan

3 min

How Does She Do It?

Maybe it’s time to tell the truth.

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Kristina Mulligan

3 min

The Advocate

It’s constantly being stuck between caregiver, advocate, and mother, trying to decide what’s best and wishing to be just “mommy” for once.

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Kristina Mulligan

2 min

The Fixer

In the beginning of all of this, sitting in labor + delivery with my barely-there baby bump, my first instinct was that I could fix it.

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Kristina Mulligan

1 min

Be A Buddy, Not A Bully

The reality, especially for a special needs parent, is that even a place for “all-abilities” often caters, still, to the “physically able.”

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Kristina Mulligan

4 min

The End of "Wait + See"

“A diagnosis is not a prognosis,” a wise doctor once said to me, as I was deep in panic.

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Kristina Mulligan

2 min

Visiting Santa...?

My kid doesn’t go sit on Santa’s lap. Yes, we celebrate Christmas. No, we’re not trying to end Christmas.

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Kristina Mulligan

3 min

Today was hard.

I would do anything to help you to succeed, to give you the life that you deserve. Sometimes, this means that I must do hard things, like p

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Kristina Mulligan

2 min

The Rockier Path

I was tired of fighting in a world that others get to enjoy, while I have to cut down metaphorical trees to make my own path of happiness.

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Kristina Mulligan

2 min

The Toll of the IFSP

As a parent, you own the title of your child’s “#1 Fan.” Sometimes though, as a special needs parent, you must lead a life of duality.

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Kristina Mulligan

2 min

Friend, Stop Apologizing

Whenever I am discussing my son’s need for Early Intervention Services or any of his diagnoses with a peer, usually the first words out o...

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Kristina Mulligan

2 min

The Coping Mechanism

“You are never given more than you can cope with.” It’s something I’ve heard many times from many people - friends, family, and others th...

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Kristina Mulligan

3 min

Inclusivity is the New Black

I’ll admit that, as a family, we don’t go on a lot of outings. Of course, we grocery shop and make tons of trips to Target (what? It’s a ...

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Kristina Mulligan

3 min

Stepping Into Early Intervention

When first introducing solid foods to a baby, it is expected that there will be hilarious, camera-worthy moments of spitting and silly fa...

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Kristina Mulligan

4 min

Life as a Work-From-Home Mom

I wake up early and hope to sneak in a quick shower before turning on my computer. On a good day, the baby will sleep in a little bit, bu...

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How I Created a Sensory Routine for My Toddler

Kristina Mulligan

3 min

How I Created a Sensory Routine for My Toddler

Just a few months ago, it clicked with me that my son responded better to a stable schedule because his sensory system was regulated. Thi...

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