by Gillian Marchenko | Oct 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
Still Life: A Memoir of Living Fully with Depression Different Dream welcomes the author of Still Life: A Memoir of Living Fully with Depression as today’s guest blogger. Gillian Marchenko is mom to 4 daughters, two of whom live with special needs. She’s...
by Gillian Marchenko | Oct 18, 2013 | Books and Resources, Spiritual Support
Special Needs Memoir: Sun Shine Down Gillian Marchenko, author of the recently published memoir Sun Shine Down and former Different Dream guest blogger, is with us today. She writes about her new book, about where she and Polly are today, and about the importance of...
by Gillian Marchenko | Dec 10, 2012 | Holidays, Special Needs Parenting
5 Holiday Party Tips to Welcome Kids with Special Needs Holiday party time is here. So is guest blogger Gillian Marchenko with ideas about how to make kids with special needs and their families feel comfortable at the season’s gatherings. 5 Tips to Help Children...
by Jolene | Aug 27, 2012 | How-Tos, Special Needs Parenting
Initiating friendships with kids who have special needs is not a natural ability in most children. It’s a skill most need to be taught. Guest blogger Gillian Marchenko believes parents are best able to teach children about how how make friends with their kids...
by Jolene | Jul 17, 2012 | Self-Care and Stress, Special Needs Parenting
Okay, moms of kids with special needs, do you sense a disconnect between what you need from your friends and what your friends think you need? Then you are going to love guest blogger Gillian Marchenko’s post today. You may think she’s been spying...