The days are long, but the years are short. I’ve often heard that sentiment from parents whose children seem to…
Articles by Betty Vertin
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a progressive disease, but for me, the mother of three sons with DMD, things…
As a mom to three sons with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Betty Vertin sometimes feels that she needs to meet their needs at the expense of her own. Recognizing when she needs to take some time away for self-care is vital to her perseverance as a caregiver and her mental health as a mom, she says.
There is power in community! I’m thankful that my family is part of a big, beautiful community: the parents, professionals,…
A neuropsychological evaluation greatly affected how we plan to educate our 13-year-old son this school year. As Rowen begins the…
If you thought you missed my column last week, it wasn’t you — I didn’t write one. My kids were…
There is a busyness to parenting. Children of all ages need their parents for many reasons. And perhaps because my…
“We are called upon not to be successful, but to be faithful.” This quote, which has been passed down in…
It’s August, and here in Nebraska, that marks the start of a new school year. As preparations were underway…
When you have kids’ Legos in the house, you tend to have Legos everywhere! At least, that’s how it’s…