A family served by the Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities uses social media to celebrate brotherhood and share everyday life with disability.

The two blonde, goofy toddlers, Hudson, 4, and Henry, 3, both have cerebral palsy. Their mother, Jaime Huss, uses their TikTok and Instagram accounts, both @The_huss_bros, to answer questions, share their therapy journey, and highlight the brothers’ bond as they navigate life with cerebral palsy.

Primary Service Provider Stacie Rhodes said their cerebral palsy diagnoses have never slowed the boys’ incredible determination. 

Hudson, now in preschool, started services at eight months old and has been mastering milestones ever since, including independent sitting, crawling, pulling to stand, and now cruising around like a pro in his gait trainer. 

“His determination is unwavering, and he continues to thrive in preschool, tackling new challenges with confidence,” Rhodes said. “One of his favorite adventures is strolling through Kroger, charming every shopper with a big smile and a friendly ‘Hi!’”

In response, Kroger sent the family a care package naming the brothers as “Employees of the Month” and declared Hudson “the new Mayor of Kroger.” The package included Kroger-branded items for the family and a letter celebrating Hudson’s achievements.

“We just wanted to say how incredibly proud we are of you! Walking through Kroger with your walker was such a big moment, and you absolutely crushed it,” the letter read. “Your strength, courage, and determination are truly inspiring.”

The letter was signed, “With love and high-fives, your fans at Kroger.”

Little brother Henry just got his very own gait trainer and is beyond excited to keep up with big brother. 

“Henry’s sense of humor is unmatched, and he loves making everyone around him laugh,” Rhodes said. “Henry has worked so hard to conquer each motor milestone, and he’s ready to dive into preschool with the same enthusiasm and sparkle.”

Even as young toddlers, the brothers encourage each other to reach their movement goals and naughtily remove their braces whenever possible, showing the ultimate teamwork skills.

Rhodes said the boys “are a joyful reminder of the power of hard work, heart, and a whole lot of determination and we couldn’t be prouder of them.”

Hudson and Henry’s mom, Jaime, shared the following message with our team as a goodbye to Early Intervention Services:

“I feel so thankful our early intervention in Ohio is structured the way it is. And how well Warren County handles the kiddos and provides other opportunities for success and fun!

I just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge Stacie [Rhodes] and [Physical Therapist] Shanae [Lipsey] and share how grateful we are for everything they brought to our boys’ therapy team. 

Stacie consistently goes above and beyond—not just with her clinical skill, but with the level of care, creativity, and genuine connection she brings into every session. We see the way she thinks outside the box, celebrates small wins as big ones, and meets our kids exactly where they are. It makes such a meaningful difference for our family.

We also want to recognize Shanae, who has been such a steady, caring presence for the boys. She is incredibly knowledgeable, endlessly patient, and always shows up with so much warmth. She celebrates every bit of progress right alongside us, and her kindness has truly helped the boys feel supported and confident."

You can follow the Huss Family story on TikTok and Instagram, @The_huss_bros!

For more information, contact Megan Becker at megan.becker@warrencountydd.org or (859) 653-7445.