by Liz Matheis | Nov 17, 2020 | Holidays
Thriving During the Holiday Season Thriving during the holiday season, traditionally a time of stress that results in a feeling of depletion once they’re over, can be tricky. This year there’s additional component of COVID-19 to factor in. Many of us are fearful...
by Tom and Julie Meekins | Nov 12, 2020 | Special Needs Parenting
Consider, Respect, and Honor: 3 Words for 2 Parents with 1 Goal Consider, respect, and honor. Guest bloggers Tom and Julie Meekins believe these 3 words are foundational as 2 parents who have 1 goal of doing what’s best for their daughter with special needs. In...
by Jolene | Nov 5, 2020 | Self-Care and Stress, The 5 Love Languages® for Special Needs Families
Basic Love Language Concepts to Ease Stress and Increase Joy in Caregiving Families Basic love language concepts are tools caregiving families can use to ease stress and increase joy. And who doesn’t want that? Here are three basic love language concepts that...
by Jessica Temple | Nov 3, 2020 | Holidays, Self-Care and Stress
Creating a Joyful 2020 Holiday Season Creating a joyful 2020 holiday season during a pandemic will be challenging but not impossible. Check out guest blogger Jessica Temple’s suggestions for a memorable and happy holiday for you and your kids with special needs and...
by Laura Spiegel | Oct 29, 2020 | Advocacy, Encouragement
To the Mama Whose Child Is Diagnosed with a Chronic Disease To the mama whose child was diagnosed with a chronic disease life changes. Guest blogger Laura Spiegel, whose daughter has such a diagnosis, shares her experience with readers with gentleness, encouragement,...
by Marnie Witters | Oct 20, 2020 | School/Education
School Options for Special Needs Students in 2020-21 School options for special needs students have to be examined and addressed as the pandemic continues. Guest blogger Marnie Witters describes school options for special needs students that have worked for her...