by Jolene | Apr 18, 2012 | School/Education, Special Needs Parenting
In yesterday’s post, guest blogger Kathy Guzzo described the unexpected special needs obstacles her daughter with medical special needs faced in college. She also described how she advocated on behalf of her daughter. Today, she provides several tips parents can...
by Jolene | Apr 17, 2012 | School/Education, Special Needs Parenting
Many parents worry about the special needs obstacles their children will face if they go to college. Guest blogger Kathy Guzzo found advocating for her daughter was an effective antidote to worry. In today’s post she explains what she learned about how to...
by Jolene | Jan 19, 2012 | Advocacy, Special Needs Parenting
Okay, raise your hand if you’re are parents of kids with special needs under the age of 18? Now, raise your hand if you hope to one day be parents of kids with special needs over the age of 18? Uh-huh, that’s what I thought. Almost all of you raised your...
by Jolene | Dec 22, 2011 | Holidays, Special Needs Parenting
How do parents and children experience joy beyond special needs at Christmas? Guest blogger Kathy Guzzo shares her journey to experiencing joy while celebrating Christmas with her adult daughter. Experiencing Joy Beyond Special Needs The holidays are a time for so...
by Jolene | Nov 1, 2011 | Encouragement, Spiritual Support
Yesterday, guest blogger Kathy Guzzo shared her initial reaction filled with special needs anxiety when her daughter Andrea announced she was planning to run in the Chicago Marathon. Today, Kathy explains how she came to accept her daughter’s decision and what...