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10 Great Substack Newsletters for Parents of Children with Special Needs in 2025

Did you know I made it to the Top 50 in the Parenting chart on Substack? I was stunned—especially because I was helping represent our families: the caregivers, the parents of children with intellectual disabilities and autism. So I thought, why not create a list of my favorite Substack newsletters in 2025 to amplify our voices across the platform? Here’s a list of 10 great Substack newsletters…

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I Could Have Been a Millionaire

What sacrifices have you made in life? It’s been a week since Mother’s Day, and I find myself reflecting on how much motherhood has changed me and how much it has cost me. In hard numbers. In opportunity. In silence. In the things caregivers rarely talk about. Hello! My name is Yolany Winters, author of Growing While Caregiving, a newsletter about my spiritual journey as a gardener, homemaker,…

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Celebrating Growth: A Special Mother’s Day Post for Caregivers

If you’re a caregiver and a mother to a child with disabilities, this letter is for you. (If you’re a not caregiver and a mother to a child with disabilities, share this post with a caregiver you know.) Perhaps you never imagined that motherhood would look like this—stacked up piles of medical paperwork, therapies instead of play dates on your schedule, and doctor appointments that never end.…

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Our Journey with ZNF292-related Syndrome: Autism, Faith & Growing Hope

To date, there are only 80 individuals in the world who are known to have ZNF292-related syndrome. What has this meant for my daughter? What has it meant for me, her mother and full-time caregiver? 🌿 Affiliate Disclosure Some of the products I mention in this newsletter include affiliate links. This means that at no extra cost to you, I may earn a small commission if you choose to purchase…

Growing, Mothering, & Caregiving: My Journey into Special Needs Parenting

Learning to garden a new life Most women never imagine having a child with disabilities. But for me, the thought had crossed my mind once or twice. After more than ten years of working with children and adults with disabilities and their families, I often found myself wondering from a place of deep compassion, what it would feel like to raise a child with special needs. Working closely with…