Kathy Radigan
HuffPost
New York, NY, United States
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Dear Santa, Can You Bring A Mom Some Things She Really Needs?
It would give you a chance to make up for that Chatty Cathy doll I never did get. → Read More
When Dad Does Everything Better Than Mom Does
Of course my husband just loves this. → Read More
Dear New Mom: Please Ignore The Inevitable Judgment From People Who Are Trying to Be ‘Helpful’
Dear New Mom, If you are anything like me, you walked out of the hospital with your newborn child and wondered why trained medical professionals we... → Read More
I'm Not A Saint Because My Daughter Has Special Needs
“Kathy you’re a saint.” My head snapped up to find my sister’s friend Amy giving me a look that was mixed with awe, pity, and kindness. I was in th... → Read More
What They Don't Tell You About Enjoying Every Moment With Your Kids
“Kathy, your son just drove away with my car,” said my husband, laughing, as he came in the front door after mowing the lawn. We looked at each oth... → Read More
What They Don't Tell You About Enjoying Every Moment With Your Kids
“Kathy, your son just drove away with my car,” said my husband, laughing, as he came in the front door after mowing the lawn. We looked at each oth... → Read More
How Ice Cream Became My Kids' Favorite Weekend Breakfast
I don’t want to brag, but in my 18 years of motherhood, 12 as the mom of three, I’ve developed a prowess for picking value and finding fault in my parent... → Read More
My Dad Gave Me The Best Parenting Lesson I Ever Got, And I Was Only 5
The best parenting lesson I ever received came from my dad. The lesson was delivered long before I became a wife to one and a mom to three. I was five. → Read More
The Parenting Lesson I Learned From My Youngest Child
Our youngest child has always had a talent for building things out of just about anything he can get his hands on. Blocks, train tracks, vegetables, stic... → Read More
How My Special Needs Daughter Told Me She Loves Me
Today I was struggling to figure out what to write, and I fell back on a typical strategy: I begged my kids for suggestions. My 15-year-old daughter — wh... → Read More
How My Special Needs Daughter Told Me She Loves Me
Today I was struggling to figure out what to write, and I fell back on a typical strategy: I begged my kids for suggestions. My 15-year-old daughter — wh... → Read More
Learning To Say Goodbye To Our Kids, From Nursery School To College
Our son, who will be starting his freshman year in college this fall, met with the school’s counselors last week to set up his class schedule. Why ... → Read More
I'll Never Forget The Moment I Finally Bonded With My Baby
When I was pregnant with my first child, I obsessively read everything I could get my hands on about new motherhood. I'd read that not all new moms bonded with their babies right away, and that mothers shouldn’t panic if they didn’t instantly feel de… → Read More
The Thrill Of Seeing Our Child With Dyslexia Accomplish What His Test Scores Said He Couldn’t
It was amazing to see my son recognized for all the hard work he put into his academic career. → Read More
When Someone Reminds You That Your Special Needs Child is Different
“Hi Mrs. Radigan. Is Lizzy toilet trained? Do you need a cup for her to leave a sample for her physical this morning?” My expression reflexively sa... → Read More
The Harder Days Of Being A Special Needs Mom
There may be days when you feel you’ll never survive the daunting task of raising a child with special needs. But trust me, you will. → Read More
Things I Know For Sure About Raising Children After 18 Years Of Motherhood
After being a mother for 18 years, 12 as the mother of three, there are some things about raising children that I just know to be true. These inclu... → Read More
When Mother's Day Hurts: Life After Pregnancy Loss
I sat up on the exam table, my husband next to me. Our doctor turned her back on us and asked for the date of my last period. With her calendar wheel in ... → Read More
The Reality Of Raising A Daughter With Special Needs
My princess is not a cute little girl anymore. → Read More
My Parents Made Easter Special At Every Age — And Now It’s My Turn
In my house, I am the one and only official Easter Bunny. It’s different from my childhood, but just as special for our three children. → Read More