New Book 'Unfit Parent' Offers Parenting Insights from Disabled Community

Jessica Slice, a disabled parent and author, discusses how her disabilities have uniquely prepared her for parenting. In a recent interview, she emphasizes that the challenges and lessons learned from living with disabilities, such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and dysautonomia, have equipped her with resilience and understanding that benefit her role as a mother. Despite societal perceptions, Slice argues that disabled parents often possess skills that help them navigate the challenges of parenthood effectively. Her insights are part of a broader conversation about the overlooked experiences of the 1 in 15 parents with disabilities in the U.S., a group facing significant burnout and stress. Slice's new book sheds light on the valuable parenting lessons derived from the disabled community. This perspective aims to reshape how society views the capabilities of disabled individuals in parenting roles.