The SpecialMoms Parenting Magazine 1st Issue | Page 2

Be sure to follow us the SpecialMoms Parenting magazine Hello & Welcome to SpecialMoms! Publisher & Editor Marla Murasko marlamurasko.com Design & Layout Design Magic Featured Moms Drew Long Barbara Worthington I am so excited to share with you The SpecialMoms Parenting Lori Holbrook Magazine. I can’t wait for you to meet these wonderful, inspirational Sherry Frith women who are making an impact in the special needs community. Honey Rowland Cara Koscinski, MOT, OTR/L Katie Driscoll Lauren Kossack Tammy Bowers Lori DeMonia As a mother of child with special challenges we often feel alone and misunderstood. Upon first hearing that your child will have special needs, your heart sinks, you feel clueless and you begin starting to ask yourself “how did this happen?” For most it may be the start of a long, life changing road that may include financial hardships; decisions about employment; changes that impact Contributing Writers Cindy Cohen, R.N. C2 Your Health Gina Vercesi your family and ultimately your own self-worth. But I’m here to tell you that all things are possible when you believe. I love this quote: In The Mouse House “You don’t have to be afraid of change. You don’t have to worry Lauren Kossack about what’s being taken away. Just look to see what’s been added.” Our Life As An Epi Family ~ Jackie Greer, First Female Office Of A Major U.S. Bank Marla Murasko Marla Murasko Enterprises Cover Photo Look at what’s being added to your “specific recipe of life” and make the best darn chocolate cake from it that others envy what photographybyjayme.com you made. If you would like to be featured The same holds true in business. Let’s look at the definition of a Mom or interested in advertising, Entrepreneur, or “Mompreneur,” as we like to call it. This is a woman please contact us at: who has the entrepreneurial drive to manage a family and start [email protected] 2  The SpecialMoms magazine ~ Winter 2014 and operate a profitable venture that benefits their family.