by Heather Braucher | Nov 2, 2022 | How-Tos, Special Needs Parenting
Caregiving Spouses Are FOR Each Other Caregiving spouses are FOR each other in a marriage. That’s Heather Braucher’s message in the third post in her Different Dream guest series. You’re going to love what she has to say about the power of caregiving parents being FOR...
by Kimberly Drew | May 27, 2021 | Self-Care and Stress
Taking Time for Yourself TakIng time for yourself is a hard sell. As summer approaches, guest blogger Kimberly Drew is selling the idea to herself because she has no other choice. Check out the pep talk she gives herself daily as she comes to grips with her own health...
by Kimberly Drew | Nov 14, 2018 | How-Tos, Special Needs Parenting
Special Needs Parenting Time Suckers and How To Avoid Them Special needs parenting time suckers can drain caregivers of energy, motivation, and time with typically developing children. Guest blogger Kimberly Drew is here with 6 strategies she uses to neutralize them...
by Jolene | Nov 1, 2018 | Self-Care and Stress, Special Needs Parenting
Stop Making Self-Care for Caregivers a Dirty Word Can we please stop making self-care for caregivers a dirty word? I’m talking about the long, negative threads made in response to articles that encourage self-care. Mostly comments from overwhelmed parents of...
by Jolene | Sep 6, 2018 | How-Tos, Special Needs Parenting
9 Ways Parents of Kids with Special Needs Can Make Time for Themselves Not long ago, I wrapped up an unexpected stint of 24/7 grandma duty with a 3-year-old. Our 10 days together were a grand success, though I felt like I was spinning plates. One plate for the...
