Nadine Rueb

When I became a parent, I thought self-compassion was something I would need during the exhausting baby and toddler years. I imagined it would help me through sleepless nights, endless questions about whether I was doing enough, and the pressure to be the "perfect" parent. What I didn't realize is that self-compassion isn't something we master in one stage of parenting. It's a practice we return to because the challenges evolve just as our children do. Today, my children are 11 and 13....

When a parent first notices that something might feel different with their child, whether it’s academic struggles, behavioral challenges, or social differences, it can feel unsettling and overwhelming. Questions pile up quickly. "Should I be worried? Who do I talk to first?" For many families, this moment marks the beginning of an unfamiliar and often confusing journey. At VELA, we walk alongside parents/caregivers of children with disabilities through every step of that journey, ensuring you...