Honest conversations about the beautiful, messy, and exhausting reality of parenting a child with a medically complex condition.

Community: An Antidote To Caregiver Burnout

Community: An Antidote To Caregiver Burnout

Community: An Antidote To Caregiver BurnoutMichaela McCoin
Published on: 31/07/2025

Burnout doesn’t only come from exhaustion. It comes from isolation. From shouldering too much, too long, with too little room to be human. Having real community space helps that.

Mental Health
What We Carry

What We Carry

What We CarryMichaela McCoin
Published on: 19/07/2025

A heartfelt reflection from a medical mom and retired occupational therapist on the emotional weight parents carry, the guilt of rest, and why slowing down isn’t failure. A must-read for caregiving parents seeking validation and encouragement.

Reflections
A Simple Tool for Medical Parents To Keep Your Sanity

A Simple Tool for Medical Parents To Keep Your Sanity

A Simple Tool for Medical Parents To Keep Your SanityMichaela McCoin
Published on: 06/06/2025

As parents and caregivers to children with complex medical conditions, we carry ALOT.. We hold all the needs of everyone in our lives inside our own heads.

Medical Parenting
Hiking, Medical Parenting, and Possibility

Hiking, Medical Parenting, and Possibility

Hiking, Medical Parenting, and PossibilityMichaela McCoin
Published on: 28/05/2025

Something always tugs at me, especially on the really good days, where the sun is just right, the trail is soft, and everything feels a little more possible. Two of my four kids will likely never be able to access this kind of experience.

ReflectionsMedical Parenting

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