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 Arielle Hobbs | Aug 26, 2020 | Advocacy, Books and Resources
Sully the Raccoon Hosts a Book Give Away! Different Dream is pleased to welcome author Arielle Hobbs as today’s guest blogger. Her children’s story Sully the Raccoon was released in July. Read on to find out how the life of her son Sully gave birth to the book and how...
by Laura Spiegel | Jul 9, 2020 | Advocacy
Painting My Daughter in Color Painting my daughter in color. This is a priority for guest blogger Laura Spiegel who wants people to see all the colors of her delightful daughter’s personality rather than the black and white of the condition she’s had since birth....
by Jolene | Jul 2, 2020 | Advocacy
My Dad and My Uncle Overcame their Political Divide. We Can Too. My dad and my uncle overcame their political divide and other personal differences day after day, week after week, year after year. Pretty remarkable because they were very different men. My dad was a...
by Trish Shaeffer | Jun 30, 2020 | Advocacy
Being My Child’s Voice Being my child’s voice after he was born in 1982 was difficult. But it was nothing compared to Trish Schaeffer’s advocacy to get the wheelchair her son needs. Read on to discover what keeps her going. Being my child’s voice when everyday...
by Jessica Temple | May 21, 2020 | Advocacy, School/Education
Navigating an IEP Meeting During the Coronavirus Shutdown Navigating an IEP meeting during the coronavirus shutdown can be tricky, but it’s not impossible. Guest blogger Jessica Temple offers tips parents can use to be on top of their game and remain tearless...
