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Category: Family & Relationships

7 Truths About Blind Parenting Courtesy of Netflix’s Bird Box
Family & Relationships~Reviews

7 Truths About Blind Parenting Courtesy of Netflix’s Bird Box

Spoilers ahead, obviously. Sandra Bullock’s Bird Box landed on Netflix this holiday season, scaring the bejeezus out of an approximate 45 million subscribers, myself included. The movie begins by introducing the audience to Mallory (Bullock), seen sternly warning her two young children (oddly named “Boy” and […]

by Holly
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January 5, 2019
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Used Crayons: A School Supply Story
Family & Relationships

Used Crayons: A School Supply Story

For the past ten years, my family has hosted an annual school supply drive with all donations benefitting local veteran’s families. Book bags, pencil cases, folders, lunch sacks…you name it; we collect it. Over the years we’ve been relatively successful, but for added insurance, my […]

by Holly
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August 27, 2018
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Blind Motherhood, Digging Deep & “Goodbye”
Family & Relationships

Blind Motherhood, Digging Deep & “Goodbye”

“Goodbye.” The term has a sense of finality to it, a pre-determined way of communicating a means to an end. Goodbyes are not meant to be accidental, but mark a definite point in time. For some of us the word, “goodbye” is not easy to […]

by Holly
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May 3, 2018
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Yes, Blind Children, You May Touch Your Elves on the Shelf: A Letter From Santa Claus
Family & Relationships~School Age

Yes, Blind Children, You May Touch Your Elves on the Shelf: A Letter From Santa Claus

Blind Motherhood is hand-delivering a note from Santa, who gives permission to children who are blind or visually impaired to touch their “Elf on the Shelf.” We hope you utilize this post from to make the holidays even more meaningful for your child with a visual […]

by Holly
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December 14, 2017
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Free Braille Letters From Santa – Braille Works & The NFB
Family & Relationships~School Age

Free Braille Letters From Santa – Braille Works & The NFB

Does Santa read braille? Of course, he does! And both Braille Works and the National Federation of the Blind want to send your child a “FREE” letter from the man in the big, red suit this holiday season. Braille Works Braille Works is one of […]

by Holly
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December 3, 2017
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To All The Blind Moms Out There; I “See” You.
Faith & Inspiration~Family & Relationships

To All The Blind Moms Out There; I “See” You.

To the blind mom feeling frustrated because her Uber driver refuses to allow her guide dog in the car and she’s late to her kid’s school recital … To the blind mom battling debilitating eye pain, attempting to instill her eye drops with one hand, […]

by Holly
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March 11, 2017
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“7” Tips for Blind Parents: Holiday Gift Wrapping & Organization
Family & Relationships~Infants & Toddlers

“7” Tips for Blind Parents: Holiday Gift Wrapping & Organization

Between “Santa’s” gifts for my two daughters and the presents we buy for the family; I wrap a lot of packages throughout the holiday season. My visual impairment sometimes makes keeping track of who gets what a little challenging. While “Mostly Wonderful” reluctantly foots the […]

by Holly
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December 13, 2016
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In Memory of My Grandmother – Nana Johanna “Joan” Benford
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In Memory of My Grandmother – Nana Johanna “Joan” Benford

It happened to me again tonight. I made myself a cup of hot chocolate, the cheap powdered kind. After pouring in the hot water, I dipped my spoon into the mug. That’s when I heard it – the almost lyrical sound of metal hitting porcelain. […]

by Holly
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November 12, 2016
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Happy 1st  Birthday Blind Motherhood With Thanks For All The Support
Family & Relationships

Happy 1st Birthday Blind Motherhood With Thanks For All The Support

When I lost my eyesight in 2012, I never thought I would find purpose again. The loss of my vision was absolutely devastating. In those first few weeks of adjustment, I considered ending my life several times.Thankfully, with the help of my husband, the NYS […]

by Holly
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October 16, 2016
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Maintaining My Motherhood Perspective: Search For The Bright Side
Family & Relationships~Infants & Toddlers

Maintaining My Motherhood Perspective: Search For The Bright Side

It wasn’t until after I had my daughters that I finally understood that old saying,“Calgon, take me away.”  But mommies sure as hell don’t get any vacation time. We don’t even get a sick day, whether we need it or not.  I’ve had some rough […]

by Holly
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September 1, 2016
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The “Others” in Mother’s Day
Faith & Inspiration~Family & Relationships

The “Others” in Mother’s Day

I caught myself doing it again today. My three-year-old was sitting on the couch happily shoveling goldfish crackers into her mouth, utterly captivated by Dora the Explorer.  I was looking at her, studying every delicate feature. Motherly moments such as these are few and far […]

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May 5, 2016
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On Matters of Hair & Heart
Family & Relationships

On Matters of Hair & Heart

If I’m being completely honest, I’ve been avoiding this post like the plague. It’s not because I’m ashamed of what’s been happening to my health, but somehow typing out the events of the last month makes the situation more “real.” I don’t know if I’m ready […]

by Holly
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April 18, 2016
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10 Strategies for Avoiding Unnecessary Shopping Trips
Family & Relationships

10 Strategies for Avoiding Unnecessary Shopping Trips

As a blind mom of two toddlers who has a husband with an unpredictable schedule, I pride myself on being prepared. I don’t usually get opportunities to take food shopping trips, and I can’t live my life relying on the kindness of strangers to feed my family. Since […]

by Holly
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April 4, 2016
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