Podcast Episode 2: Life Disrupted – Three Reminders You Need To Hear

In the chaos of our current circumstances, we are only in control of so much. I wanted to talk to you all and remind you that you are not alone in this; Our hearts are with you. Keep being resilient. Highlights: To connect with us head to: To find more resources: www.breakthroughptli.com/resources
Podcast Episode 1: Why I’m Here To Serve YOU!

This podcast was created for ALL special needs parents, caregivers, and families to provide resources, helpful information, and support you on your journeys. The special needs community is underserved and I’m here to change that. Here’s the first episode of why I’m here to serve you all and what’s to come! To connect with…
What Would You Tell Your “Year-Ago-Self”?

To my favorite people on this earth, this post is for you. For the mommas and dads, the caregivers, the extended families, the close friends, the everybody in this community… read through. I hope you can find value in this as much as I have. Reflection is an essential piece of existence. If you don’t…
Sibling Needs Support: Part II

So in our first part to this duo blog, we discussed the challenges that we hear our sibs face, including fear, the need to be perfect, and frustration. However, alongside the unique challenges the sibs face, they also get to experience unique opportunities. This was also an aspect that was discussed in my two day…
Siblings Need Support Too: Part I

I’ve decided to do a two part series for our blog…mostly because this topic is something that is super important to Breakthrough and needed throughout the community. We need to have the discussion about the very special younger (or older) humans that grow up alongside the child with special needs. Having a child with special…
Why Are My Child’s Hamstrings So Tight!?

If you are a parent that is wondering why your child’s hamstrings are so dang tight then trust me you are not alone. This is absolutely one of the the most frequently asked questions we get here. So I am going to try and help you all understand a little bit more about this topic.…
Jfan-favorite Buffalo Chicken Dip

Well, we’ve made it through all of the holidays and celebrations! If you’re a football fan, then it looks like you have one more big party coming up— SuperBowl! Whether you’re hosting or heading over to a friend’s house, it’s nice to have a fan favorite dish that won’t stress you out to make. That’s…
Why Is Our Core So Important?!

As therapists we talk about the core all the time, whether we are talking about your child or talking directly to you, I’m sure you’ve all heard it before “it’s because of the weakness in your core,” but what does this really mean and why is our core so dang important?! We have had countless…
One Year Ago…

We have spoken with tons of parents over the course of this past year. I’ve been privileged to get to know you all a little better and see the ups and downs of parenting a special needs child. We know that some days are better than others but one thing stands true… you grow from…
Easy Enchiladas

I don’t know about you, but I hate cleaning up a million dishes and things from making dinner. I also love to have a simple, easy to make, go to dish for the nights that I don’t have the brain power to be creative! This has become a staple in my house, and I’m not…