Sometimes kids need help understanding chronic illness and disability, as well as recognizing and processing their own feelings. We hope these topics are an ongoing discussion in your family, and we love to review children’s books that may help you along the way! A Day With No Words By Tiffany Hammond Karla Fitch received a copy of this book as a gift from Mamas Facing Forward. She was not compensated for this review and all opinions are her own. “A Day with No Words” tells the story of a mother and son as they go through their day using augmentative…
Author: Karla Fitch
Karla Fitch
Karla is a parent, a licensed social worker, and a disability advocate from Ohio. As a parent with chronic illness who had few resources for herself - let alone to raise her disabled child - Karla has dedicated her life to helping other families like her own. When she's not off hunting resources for other families, Karla spends her time promoting inclusion and educating others about ableism.
Sometimes kids need help understanding chronic illness and disability, as well as recognizing and processing their own feelings. We hope these topics are an ongoing discussion in your family, and we love to review children’s books that may help you along the way! You’re So Amazing! by James & Lucy Catchpole Karla Fitch received a copy of this book as a gift from Mamas Facing Forward. She was not compensated for this review and all opinions are her own. “You’re So Amazing!,” based on James Catchpole’s experiences as a child with a limb difference, is about a boy named Joe…
Sometimes kids need help understanding chronic illness and disability, as well as recognizing and processing their own feelings. We hope these topics are an ongoing discussion in your family, and we love to review children’s books that may help you along the way! What Happened To You? by James Catchpole Karla Fitch received a copy of this book as a gift from Mamas Facing Forward. She was not compensated for this review and all opinions are her own. “What Happened to You?,” based on the author’s experiences as a child with a limb difference, is about a boy named Joe—…
Parenting a child with a disability, mental health diagnosis, or chronic illness can be challenging. It often falls to the caregiver to adapt activities, manage their child’s behavior, and navigate social norms. When you’re managing your own health conditions at the same time, it’s easy to end up with a flare, exhaust yourself – or come to the realization that it’s just not worth it. When my own child was younger, I was eager to take her to library story times. I grew up an avid reader and couldn’t wait to share this love with her. We joined her first…