Language
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish
  • Swedish

Insurance Funding Request

Did you know Firefly products may be funded by your insurance?

Learn More
Back to Firefly Blog

To the special needs parent...

To the special needs parent...

You are very much surrounded by a community of parents that understand your life.

You may feel alone but know there is a parent out there in your situation that is standing with you in solidarity.

Whatever you are feeling and going through, someone else has or is going through it.

YOU are doing a great job. YOU are making a difference in your child’s life.

It’s tough. It’s hard.

Sometimes you just need to cry, scream and eat a giant bag of chips.

I've been there just like you. Celebrate all your child’s triumphs, there are so many people that are celebrating with you.

Fight like hell for what you think is best for your child.

YOU are the expert in your child.

Experience things with your child and enjoy them.

Be a mom when you can.

Be a nurse when you need to and be a therapist when you have to.

You are exhausted. You are drained emotionally and physically.

There are days you wish you had a different life. I hear you.

Sometimes you feel as though you are the only one advocating and researching to make the best life for your child.

You are working a full time job being a special needs parent.

I see you but remember you are doing a GREAT job.

Parenting isn’t easy, no matter the situation you are in.

Every parent has hard days, every parent has days that they feel as though they aren’t a good parent.

Every parent feels that they can do more. It’s NORMAL. YOU are normal.

YOU just may have more on your plate.

I see you. I hear you. I feel you.

Reach out if you need help or someone to talk to.

Find something for YOU something that will help fill up your cup.

Find a hobby, however small and take time for you as often as possible.

I know you often live in survival mode but remember to take care of yourself so you can be the best version of yourself.

YOU matter.

Firefly Blog

Real life stories, issues and experiences of day to day life by special needs parents and
healthcare professionals.

Francie Khalaf

Meet Our Blogger

I am a wife and mother of two children with cerebral palsy. I believe in making lemonade out of lemons.

View Francie’s Profile

Become a Firefly Blogger

Would you like to write for Firefly? Join our blogger network of parents, therapists and professionals.

Get In Touch

Become a subscriber today

Join over 40,000 subscribers to our weekly newsletter with insightful articles just when you need them.

Join Mailing List

By using our site you agree to our use of cookies. Click here for more info.

Accept & Close

No Interest if paid in full in 6 months on

Purchases on $99+

US Customers only. Subject to credit approval. See terms below

Paypal Credit

Pay now or pay over time with PayPal Credit. Just use PayPal Credit in PayPal checkout.

Subject to credit approval.

Purchases of $99+:

No Interest if paid in full in 6 months on purchases of $99 or more.

  • A minimum monthly payment is required and may or may not pay off the promotional purchase by the end of the 6 month period.
  • No interest will be charged on the purchase if you pay it off in full within 6 months. If you do not, interest will be charged on the purchase from the purchase date at the Purchase APR applicable to your account.
  • For New Accounts: Variable Purchase APR is 25.49%. The APR is accurate as of 6/1/2018 and will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate (as defined in your credit card agreement). Minimum interest charge is $2.00.
  • Individual items that are less than $99 qualify for special financing when combined for a total of $99 or more in a single transaction.
  • Multiple separate transactions of less than $99 per transaction cannot be combined to meet the minimum purchase amount.

Purchases of $98.99 or less:

Buy now and pay over time with PayPal Credit when you spend $98.99 or less.

  • If you pay your balance in full each month by the payment due date that is on your statement, you can avoid paying interest.
  • Or, make minimum monthly payments, or any additional amount of your choosing, until you've paid off your balance according to your standard account terms. Please note, interest charges may apply.
  • We'll send you email reminders when your payments are due. You can also keep track of your account and view your statements online at any time.

About PayPal Credit

  • PayPal Credit is a reusable credit line available on purchases at thousands of stores that accept PayPal. It's also available for purchases on eBay and exclusively at thousands of other online stores. Plus, it comes with the same security and flexibility you trust from PayPal.
  • If approved, we start you off with a minimum credit line of at least $250. See FAQs for more info.
  • For New Accounts: Variable Purchase APR is 25.49%. The APR is accurate as of 6/1/2018 and will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate (as defined in your credit card agreement). Minimum interest charge is $2.00. See Terms and Conditions tab for more info.
  • If you miss a payment your late fee could be up to $38, even less if it's your first time. See FAQs for more info.

Please wait...