by Jolene | Jun 9, 2020 | Self-Care and Stress
Smile Makers for Stressed Parents Smile makers for stressed parents have been hard to find since the coronavirus shut down. While dads and moms have been busy juggling distance learning and working from home, I’ve run across several smile makers for stressed parents....
by Jolene | Aug 26, 2019 | The 5 Love Languages® for Special Needs Families
The Transforming Power of Kindness The transforming power of kindness began whispering to me when I sat across the table from a classmate at our 45th high school reunion. Not the classmate who led me to apologize for my short career as a mean girl in elementary...
by Jolene | Dec 24, 2018 | Holidays, Special Needs Parenting
We’re Having Some Christmas “Grammy Jo, are we having some Christmas today?” The three and a half-year-old who lives at our house first asked this question about a week after Halloween. None of the adults in the household fully understood what he was asking...
by Jolene | May 3, 2018 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
Inclusion Fusion Live at Your Fingertips The Inclusion Fusion Live Conference on April 20-21, 2018 was two days worth of amazing speakers, exceptional exhibit booths, panel discussions, and more. The event was billed as a disability conference with a special focus on...
by Jolene | Mar 26, 2018 | Encouragement, Spiritual Support
4 Special Needs Parenting Truths Our newest grandchild arrived at the end of January. She’s 8 1/2 pounds and 20 1/2 inches of pure snuggle sprinkled with dark, curly hair. Because her parents and brother live in the apartment below us, we see and hold her almost...