Classroom Gifts for Kids with Special Needs
Advice and inspiration for choosing alternatives to candy in goodie bags for class.
Puerto Rico by Wheelchair: San Juan and El Yunque
Some stories and suggestions for visiting Puerto Rico with a family member in a wheelchair.
Getting Free Chicago Museum Tickets
How to get your family to Chicago museums for free, including free digital passes from the library.
Project: Making a Wheelchair Tray
Inspiration and instructions on making a wooden wheelchair tray for yourself or a loved one. More sturdy than the plastic ones online.
A New Piece In McSweeney's
Got my first piece published in McSweeney’s about the struggles of transitioning from being a stay-at-home dad.
COVID Finally Came By
COVID finally stopped by our household after all the mask mandates were dropped, luckily after everyone was vaccinated.
Using a Wheelchair On Cumberland Island
Some pointers about vising Cumberland Island with a wheelchair, based on our family experience, including the best way to see the beach.
My Audiobook Is Finally, Finally Finished
The narrating and editing of my own audiobook is complete and has been distributed through ACX for all the world to hear. Here I give a quick overview of the process.
It's Okay To Celebrate An Evolving Disability
Why it’s okay to celebrate a changing skillset while avoiding ableist landmines.
Writing Neurodivergent Characters
Writing characters with different backgrounds from yourself can be hard, and writing neurodivergent characters in particular requires you to challenge your assumptions to avoid falling into caricature.
Hospital Stay / COVID And Kids
My son was recently admitted to intensive care for a common cold. It was a reminder that there are still a lot of kids out there at risk for severe COVID infections, and we can’t leave them behind.
Kirkus Review of Last Hope For Hire
Read the review.
Release Day Is Here
Release day has come for my novel.
The Art Of The DIY Audiobook
Creating your own home recording setup is as much about know-how as it is about equipment. Here I talk about the gear I have at home and the free software I use. After that, the work of sounding good begins.
Navigating The World Of Online Book Reviewers
My novel is finished and has a release date. Now for the task of trying to get it read and reviewed so other people can buy it.
The Covid Vaccine, Special Needs, and Hero Scientists
I got my Covid vaccine and am grateful for it, but too many needy people with disabilities are still waiting. Also - hooray scientists!
The Wiggly Middle Between Car Seat and Booster
Finding a replacement for the car seat when your child falls into a needs gap between products.
The Special Need To Return To School
Why we decided to send our special-needs son back to school in the time of Covid.
Bibs Beyond A Baby
How making age-appropriate bibs for my Kindergartener who still needs them makes me feel more excited about him wearing them. Just because he wears bibs doesn't mean other kids can't find them cool.