That Narcoleptic Mom
Support, information, resources, and advocacy for parents who are raising children with narcolepsy and/or other sleep related issues.
I am a mom with narcolepsy raising a daughter with narcolepsy with 15+ years as a Special Education teacher.
28/05/2023
Never a truer statement 😆 (source unknown)
02/11/2022
I have two biological daughters and one of them is diagnosed with Narcolepsy too so this is a question I’ve definitely asked.
Is Narcolepsy Hereditary? | MyNarcolepsyTeam Most cases of narcolepsy are sporadic, occurring at random in the general population. There is a small, but increased chance of developing narcolepsy if
Narcolepsy is…
being so fatigued after putting on a hooded sweatshirt, backwards, that you contemplate leaving it that way just to save energy.
23/08/2022
The girls and I traveled to Sandy Cove in North East, Maryland this past weekend to attend the FACES of Narcolepsy Campference, a camp retreat-conference hybrid event for narcoleptics and the family members who support them. What an amazing event!!!
FACES of Narcolepsy Campference ‘22 is wrapping up this morning. So thankful for this opportunity with the girls! Will post pictures soon
Excellent resource from the Narcolepsy Network about accommodations for school for children with narcolepsy
19/08/2022
As you prepare for the start of the school year. This link includes a *free* template for creating an “All About Me” or what I’ve called, “Student Snapshot,” that you can pass along to teachers & staff.
6 Must Do First Week of School Activities for Special Education | Teachers and Parents Parents and Teachers, do these 6 first week of school activities for special education, and everyone will be on the path to success!
26/04/2020
I love a realistic fiction storyline filled with all of the heart and heartbreak that came with the tribulations of an expanding west (between 1800 and 1900), so I enjoyed the tv series The Son. If you think you’d be interested, it’s worth checking out!
https://g.co/kgs/LbsiQW
The Son Starring Pierce Brosnan as charismatic Texas rancher Eli McCullough, "The Son" is a sweeping family saga based on Philipp Meyer's same-title best-seller. Hourlong episodes trace the McCullough heritage across 150 years and three generations, focusing on Eli's transformation from hard-working family....
22/04/2020
As we all seek to adjust to a “new normal,” I’m finding that my sleeping is wayyyyy off. These days I’m lucky if I’m in bed between 2-3am and every. single. day. I tell myself it’s gonna be different tomorrow! The other day I was talking to my husband about what I wanted to do “tomorrow” even though it was technically “today.” And along cane a new phrase...
13/04/2020
Kudos to the brainchild behind this little gem! 😂
11/04/2020
I get it. I really, really do.
To the Chronically Ill Mommas Who Worry That They Aren't Enough "I see you. I know the struggle. I get it."
03/04/2020
The Narcolepsy Network is an excellent resource.
Check out this round table discussion about parenting with it.
https://narcolepsynetwork.org/roundtable-discussions/parenting-with-narcolepsy-roundtable-discussion/
Parenting with Narcolepsy - Narcolepsy Network We invited three moms with narcolepsy to join us to talk about what it’s like to be a parent with narcolepsy. Meet our participants: Cat Thoma is …
03/04/2020
Tired Bumblebees Who Fell Asleep Inside Flowers With Pollen On Their Butts Bees are powerful little engines of the agricultural economy. Apart from their importance to our food supply, bees are also crucial to the environment. A third of food production on our planet depends on animals to help pollinate crops. As pollinators, bees play a part in every aspect of the ecosyst...
03/04/2020
That Narcoleptic Mom is run by a narcoleptic mom raising a narcoleptic daughter. May my journey of being a Narcoleptic parent, parenting a Narcoleptic, be a valuable tool and resource for others. For plenty of necessary seriousness, loads of humor, and a whole lot of sarcasm, stay tuned.....
