Welcome to Moms in Common.
This website has been created for parents especially moms of children with multiple medical and developmental issues. I work as a developmental specialist with infants and toddlers in our local early intervention program specializing in children with significant medical conditions. In my 18+ years of experience I have noticed that moms need other moms to talk to. Moms of children with multiple issues have limited resources for support. There is typically no local support groups that fit 'our kids'. Moms have limited time to attend support groups that do exist. I wanted this site to be a place for parents of 'our kids' to talk about their experiences. This is not a support group but a place of stories both good and bad. This is a place to share realistic everyday life dealing with special needs. My goal is for moms not to feel so alone out there.
Topics/Headings
I have listed some topics for discussion. They are listed on the side of each page. You can click on a topic to tell your story. Tell as much or as little as you wish to share (if your story is long you may need to use more than one comment box). It is suggested that you use nicknames or initials for you and your child since this is a public site and anyone can view it. The topics are just a way to organize this site. Please do not let these headings be limiting. If your story does not fit under a certain heading please let me know so I can add another heading. You may respond to other stories but please be supportive and positive. I have added a page of resources/links and suggested readings. If you have a link or a suggestion please add it.
Moms Meeting Moms
If you are interesting in meeting each other in addition to reading the stories then click on the Moms meeting Moms link and sign up.
Topics/Headings
I have listed some topics for discussion. They are listed on the side of each page. You can click on a topic to tell your story. Tell as much or as little as you wish to share (if your story is long you may need to use more than one comment box). It is suggested that you use nicknames or initials for you and your child since this is a public site and anyone can view it. The topics are just a way to organize this site. Please do not let these headings be limiting. If your story does not fit under a certain heading please let me know so I can add another heading. You may respond to other stories but please be supportive and positive. I have added a page of resources/links and suggested readings. If you have a link or a suggestion please add it.
Moms Meeting Moms
If you are interesting in meeting each other in addition to reading the stories then click on the Moms meeting Moms link and sign up.
