by Jolene | Dec 26, 2013 | Holidays, Special Needs Parenting
Light in the Darkness of Special Needs Our son was six months old on his first Christmas. By then he’d racked up one ambulance ride, two surgeries, three hospital stays, three airplane trips (two of them life flights to the University of Nebraska Hospital and...
by Jolene | Dec 16, 2013 | Holidays, Special Needs Parenting
Gift Ideas for Kids and Teens with Special Needs Okay, everybody stand up. Now, sit down if you’re done Christmas shopping. Remain standing if you’re still looking for presents for you teens with special needs or are shopping with a limited budget. If...
by Becky Hallberg | Dec 10, 2013 | Holidays, Special Needs Parenting
Just the Successes: Special Needs Christmas Advice Guest blogger Becky Hallberg offers a welcome holiday suggestion to parents of kids with special needs. Her wise words are guaranteed to lower your stress, put a smile on your face, and encourage you to focus on the...
by Stephanie Ballard | Dec 9, 2013 | Holidays, Special Needs Parenting
Christmas Miracles of the Special Needs Kind Guest blogger Stephanie Ballard and her sons are getting ready for Christmas. Today, she shares a poem about recognizing Christmas miracles of the special needs kind…and all year long. Miracles The hustle and bustle...
by Kimberly Drew | Dec 5, 2013 | Holidays, Special Needs Parenting
Out of the Box Special Needs Christmas Gifts Finding the right Christmas gift for a child with special needs can be a challenge. In this post, guest blogger Kimberly Drew encourages parents to think outside the box before Christmas arrives. How to Think Outside the...
by Rebekah Benimoff | Nov 27, 2013 | Holidays, Special Needs Parenting
Special Needs Holiday Lesson 3: Boundaries Guest blogger Rebekah Benimoff is back with the final installment about what families of kids with special needs can do to make the holiday season enjoyable and meaningful. In today’s post, Rebekah describes how she...