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Bella came up with the idea for underwear with pockets, forming a business to sell her new products. But that's not the only idea she's had. At the end of 2021, just as she had turned 15, Bella came up with another idea: a hoodie with a useful pocket.

I was born with Spina Bifida. Ten years ago my mom and I came up with the idea for underwear with pockets to help me manage my health condition. And 5 years ago I formed a business to sell our new products and help the kids with similar health problems. Here are my 5 biggest things I have learned as a young entrepreneur:

One of my family’s favorite vacations is taking a cruise, but not just any cruise, a Disney cruise. In my younger years, a Disney cruise was a dream come true. Now, as a teenager and growing up with Spina Bifida, I realize how much effort my parents put into planning trips, but I must say Disney’s Fantasy ship truly makes cruising an effortless reality. 

A child with special needs does not mean we can’t travel; it just means we have to plan, to prepare, and to prevent as much as possible. From Paris to Colombia to St. Augustine, we are a traveling trio, and I am happy to share what we’ve learned along the way. 

No more worries! Free printable activity pages for kids and tips for parents.

With a portion of our sales this year we were able to help over 100 kids. We have partnered with a local church in Barranquilla, Colombia and organized an event to educate kids about importance of proper hygiene and gifted My Private Pocket products and goodie bags to every child.

Isabella went to physical therapy to get some stretching tips for her lower back and hips to fight back the tightness that is caused by sitting down all day! Here are Isabella’s top stretches to get her body more flexible when she wakes up in the morning.

If your daughter is 10, you need to start thinking about getting ready for her first period. To help your daughter feel confident for when her period starts, make an emergency period kit! It is a great addition to her backpack or school locker. Here are the list of supplies that will make your daughter feel prepared

How does the bladder communicate with the brain. Types of incontinence. How kids with urological problems can adjust to everyday life. Cynthia Randall, RN, BSN with over 30 years of experience in kidney transplant, urology and oncology is answering some common questions about incontinence.

Parenting is hard. We all know it. Some days things go to plan, other days the plan goes out the window. Now, add to the mix a child with a disability. The stormy waters are hard to navigate. 

As Isabella’s mother I have had to face this conversation with my daughters a few times and over the years. I have done research on early menstruation and it turns out that puberty begins earlier than once thought. Here are some tips for talking to your daughter about menstruation.

After an afternoon spent staring at a computer doing work, it’s great to get a good stretch in to release those tight muscles.