When I started this job, I really thought I would be writing about seizures each week. So, I…
Meagan Earley
Meagan Earley lives in Paris, Texas with her three children, dogs, cats, and a turtle named Carl. She is a preschool teacher by day and a caregiver to her daughter, Austen, who was diagnosed with Dravet syndrome in 2016. Meagan has relied heavily on her "village" of other Dravet syndrome caregivers in the years since Austen’s diagnosis. She writes her column in the hope of paying it forward to other parents who are fighting each day to help their child thrive in spite of their circumstances.
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Articles by Meagan Earley
Tantrums in the grocery store when too many people are around. Biting friends…
I come from a diverse Christian background. My mom is Mormon, while my dad was raised Episcopalian. I’ve…
Thanksgiving is one of my top two favorite holidays. But when I was a kid, my family did…
When Special Needs Moms Get Sick
Moms don’t get sick days. I remember my mom telling me that one day when…
I have a confession. I used to hate Epilepsy Awareness Month. Maybe it’s because our daughter…
“Look at the sky, Mom, it’s orange. That means it’s Halloween!” Austen was right, the sky…
Today a mom asked me if I thought she should try Fintepla (fenfluramine) for her child. They…
I saw a meme a while back that explains what would happen if a special needs mom fell…
My parents have always been doting grandparents. Since my oldest daughter was born 12 years ago, it has…