by Jolene | Jan 16, 2019 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
Wisdom shared by EA/TEF parents is a cornerstone at Different Dream since 2011 when it first dedicated most of every January to EA/TEF Awareness Month. Each year, moms and dads volunteer to share their stories and strategies to raise awareness and to encourage young...
by Kevin OBrien | Dec 12, 2018 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
Kevin O’Brien shares his confessions as an autism dad in today’s post…something he was reticent to do until he became a contributor to a new book, Life on the Spectrum, and discovered the importance and worth of the work he’s been given to do....
by JM Sheridan | Dec 5, 2018 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
JM Sheridan is the author of the children’s book French Fries in the Park. Please welcome her and enjoy her guest post about the story behind French Fries in the Park and learn how to enter the drawing for a free copy. The scene in the kitchen was...
by Sandra Peoples | Nov 15, 2018 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
Sandra Peoples is the author of the book, Unexpected Blessings: The Joys and Possibilities of Life in a Special-Needs Family. She’s joining us today to answer a few questions about her experiences as a special-needs sibling and mom. 1. Hearing a diagnosis for a...
by Jolene | Sep 5, 2018 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
Eunice: The Kennedy Who Changed the World is Eileen McNamara’s new biography about Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Shriver is best known as the founder of Special Olympics, but that monumental achievement is just one of her many contributions to the welfare of children,...
by Jolene | Aug 2, 2018 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
August days are dwindling fast, but there are enough left for one last summer read. In case you’re looking for a book worthy of the last lazy, hazy days of summer, here are my top 5 books for the special needs community. A Good and Perfect Gift: Faith,...
