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The ‘Hospital Talk’: 8 Things Every Parent Needs to Know
Podcast episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2428362/episodes/18844705 YouTube video: https://youtu.be/HkYbEB2IdKo I got lots of positive comments on this topic, on the social media of My Kabuki Girl, so I thought I could expand it a little bit, for the podcast and the blog. So, in case you missed it on socials, here it is for you. I hope it can help! Personally, as a medical mama, I hate it when kids’ entertainers and educators try to sell to kids the idea that going to the
minie
Mar 146 min read


She got an ASD Diagnosis | Our daughter's developmental assessment
Podcast episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2428362/episodes/18800837 Video episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tty5o1RtU7Y Or transcript below. Hi I'm Minie and welcome to Special Needs Diaries. I have quite a big update to give you guys... I think the title kind of spoils it a little bit, but it's okay. Our daughter got two new diagnoses on top of her rare syndrome, of her Kabuki diagnosis, which were that right now she has a moderate developmental delay, plus, they fo
minie
Mar 1212 min read


Self-growth to me
Self-growth doesn't mean manifesting the best version of yourself. Self-growth doesn't mean accepting your flaws. Self-growth means the...
minie
Jun 11, 20252 min read


The Lantern Against All Fears | A Special Needs Story that Stirs
I was invited to speak on the theme "expansion" at the event Stories that Stir, on the 24th February 2025. I know the lovely organiser,...
minie
May 2, 20256 min read


Life with a SWASH Brace | What Parents Should Know
You can watch the video with this content! If it's your first time on my blog, hi! My name is Minie, I'm a special needs mum based in...
minie
Apr 18, 20258 min read


Storytime | The Butterflies in Our Kitchen
In this video I will share with you the story behind the lovely butterflies that for two years have populated our kitchen. What should I do?
minie
Jan 10, 20254 min read


Our 2024 Recap | Chat & Cooking Gnocchi di Patate
We recorded this video on Christmas Eve and we made gnocchi di palate (potato gnocchi) while recapping what happened in our 2024.
minie
Dec 27, 20241 min read


The nurse I hated on Christmas Day
The story of our first Christmas with Beatrice, in a hospital ward after her heart surgery. A story of struggle, resilience and healing.
minie
Dec 20, 20246 min read


Storytime | My mum is with me
Sometimes, life throws you into impossible situations, and it feels like you're fighting battles on all fronts. But then, magic happens.
minie
Dec 12, 20243 min read


Celebrating My Daughter’s Journey with Communication Delays
Today I want to share with you guys the recent update on my daughter’s communication delays and get into a broader conversation around...
minie
Dec 6, 20246 min read
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