The SpecialMoms Parenting Magazine Issue 5 | Page 5

CONTRIBUTORS Marla Murasko Lauren Kossack Cara Koscinski is a busy, passionate mother and wife who is a multi-business owner, mom entrepreneur, author, speaker, special needs blogger, author, and health advocate. is the founder and author of the blog “Our Life as an Epi-Family”. On “The Epi-Family,” Lauren writes with a mix of vivid stories, food allergy news, recipes, parenting tips, and faith. has her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and has been a therapist since 1997. You can follow Cara by visiting her website at: www.PocketOT. com Melissa Frankenfeld Yolanda Baker Tracy Felix has been helping the disabled with their medical expenses since 2006. She holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Taxation. had her life changed 2 ½ years ago when her oldest son was born with a rare genetic disorder called X Linked Hydrocephalus. Learn more at xlinked1.com. Chantale Dupuis is the mother of two boys with autism. Although she is homeschooling them, she is constantly learning from her children. She creates and shares activities that are adapted for special needs in English, French and Spanish. virtuallyateacher.com. Amy Miller blogs about her children’s lives with Cold Urticaria, a condition where her children are allergic to the cold. Learn more at ColdUrticaria.com. Miriam Slozberg is an author, mom, blogger, podcaster and social media specialist teaching small business owners on how to be influential in their niches and to harness the power of social media at miriamslozberg.com. has a degree in Elementary/ Early Childhood Education. She turned her passion for early childhood play and need for a creative outlet into a playroom design business. and can be found at learningbydesign-wi. com.