In boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), executive skills — essentially the brain’s self-management tools, such as self-control, emotional regulation, and working memory — appear largely typical at age 5, begin to lag around age 8, and show signs of partial catch-up by early adolescence. Those are the findings…

In the book “Good Enough: 40ish Devotionals for a Life of Imperfection,” authors Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie write, “Blessed are you who are buried. You who feel stuck in the depths of grief and despair or who sit in the pit of unknowing.” Since reading this devotional,…

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) has opened applications for its 2026 college scholarship program, which provides financial support for students living with muscular dystrophy or a related neuromuscular disease. With the program now in its third year, the scholarships are available to students who are pursuing or planning…

The end of the year offered up two beautiful weeks with my family and very few responsibilities. We canceled pool therapy, had no medical appointments, the kids were out of school, and I took a break from writing. We spent 10 days at home, just us. It was exactly what…