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by Scott Newport | Jul 5, 2010 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
If Evan Newport’s name rings a bell for you, maybe it’s because part of his story was told in A Different Dream for My Child: Meditations for Parents of Critically or Chronically Ill Children. Or maybe it’s because you read about his death in...
by Jolene | May 5, 2010 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
Yes, I’m talking to you, beautiful, about the new book, Good Morning Beautiful. It was released in March by Ambassador International. Paulette George Author Paulette George tells the story of her infant daughter’s terrifying seizure disorder, the diet that...
by Jolene | May 3, 2010 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
I remember when my dad began attended his first Easter Seals summer camp for adults with disabilities. He was in his mid-thirties. I was about nine, just old enough to remember Dad’s grin when we dropped him off. With the assistance of his personal counselor,...
by Jolene | Feb 12, 2010 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
If you’ve heard of the Make a Wish Foundation, raise your hand. Do the same if you’ve heard of Dreams Come True. Yeah, that’s what I figured. Unless you live in the southeastern part of the United States, you probably haven’t heard of Dreams...
by Jolene | Jan 7, 2010 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
While doing research for my second book, Different Dream Parenting: A Practical Guide to Raising a Child with Special Needs, the most wonderful resources kept appearing. One kind of resource that was both impressive and practical was free medical airline travel. Free...
by Jolene | Jan 5, 2010 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
About a month ago, the mother of Parker, a little boy with special medical needs, described an organization she called “the special needs underground.” Praying for Parker Tammy, Parker’s mom, blogs about parenting at Praying for Parker: Raising a...
