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Cynthia Lockrey shares her insights and experience as a patient advocate and her patient advocacy work. Blog posts include topics such as patient storytelling, working with healthcare professionals and advocating for children.
Like many parents, I’m juggling a lot of balls. Running a consulting business, being a podcast host, mom, wife, speaker, advocate and much more. It can be a lot and at time some of the balls drop.
It’s taken me years to accept the limit of how many balls I can juggle, and being okay with watching balls drop. And to be honest, it’s still a work in progress.
Read MoreIn every workshop I give on How to Advocate for Change, I talk about the power of community. Why? Because I’m a strong believer of tapping into the wisdom and experience of others in your advocacy journey.
Embracing the power of community has been key to many of my advocacy wins. It has also helped me grow as an advocate and mom.
While it might seem like a simple concept, I’m amazed at how many people don’t embrace the power of community. Often because they’re overwhelmed and don’t know where to start.
Learn 4 easy ways to strengthen your advocacy skills by embracing the power of community.
Read MoreI really wish I didn’t have to write this article. I wish that kids with disabilities and complex needs would get the support they require to not just survive but thrive. I wish they had the education, learning supports, therapy and career counselling needed to help them live their best lives.
Sadly, this isn’t the case and is the reason why advocacy is critical to supporting kids with disabilities.
Read MoreAs kids head back to school, many parents and caregivers will be rolling up their sleeves and advocating for the supports their child needs and deserves. While some of us are seasoned veterans when it comes to advocacy, I know it doesn’t come easy to everyone.
Advocating for your child, or any child, can be frustrating, lonely and overwhelming. It can also cause friction with family members, educators and even friends.
Here’s the thing – advocacy is not a popularity contest.
Read MoreThere’s a reason why the saying it takes a village to raise a child has been around for generations. As parents, we need all the help we can get. Don’t let Instagram perfect images deter you from reaching out and asking for help.
Read MoreWouldn’t it be great if you could send your child back to school in September, trusting they would get the support they need to reach their full potential? Or at least make it through the day. While many parents of diverse learners wish for this, sadly with overstretched education systems, this isn’t the reality.
Read MoreIn honour of World Autism Awareness/Acceptance Day (April 2), I’m sharing some life lessons I’ve learned from raising an autistic child. This journey has not only made me a better mom, but a better person. It has helped me have more patience and compassion with others.
Read MoreIt’s time we not only acknowledge the emotional load but also look for way to lighten it for parents. After all, by taking some weight off our backs, it gives us more energy to support our incredible kids.
Read MoreAs a mom and business owner, I spend so much time helping others, and not enough time on taking care of myself. My business coach recently reminded me of the importance of self-care and some easy ways to create space without causing more stress.
Read MoreIt has taken me years to come to terms with the fact that the demands placed on me as a mom can make a bad friend. I’ve learning to release the mom guilt and not try to be all things to everyone. While I know I’m not alone, it can be a lonely and isolating journey.
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