by Jolene | Oct 11, 2011 | Holidays, Special Needs Parenting
Halloween will be here soon, and kids are are already vibrating with excitement. Parents, well, maybe not so much. Especially parents of kids who experience autism, deal with sensory issues, or struggle to overcome behavioral issues. Today and tomorrow, guest blogger...
by Scott Newport | Jun 17, 2011 | Holidays, Special Needs Parenting
Guest blogger Scott Newport called the other day and asked, “Do you need something for Father’s Day?” When I said yes, he sent this sweet poem. He wrote it two years ago when Evan’s health was failing, and Scott knew his remaining Fathers Days...
by Christine Lester | Feb 14, 2011 | Holidays, Special Needs Parenting
During January’s EA/TEF Awareness Month, Christine Lester shared her You Might Be the Parent of an EA/TEF Child If… (Part 1 and Part 2) here at www.DifferentDream.com. The response to her humorous and heartfelt series was overwhelmingly positive. So I...
by Scott Newport | Nov 24, 2010 | Holidays, Special Needs Parenting
Do you need help finding something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving? This story by guest blogger Scott Newport may give the encouragement you need. The Thanksgiving Tree It is Thanksgiving weekend here in Michigan. The weather is cool. The sky is
blue. I am...
by Jolene | Aug 13, 2010 | Holidays, Special Needs Parenting
The fireworks and flags are long gone, but the holiday’s been on my mind ever since. Meet Chloe Downey The pre-occupation began with a post at Chloe Downy’s CaringBridge page. She’s a teenager who recently completed successful treatment for High Risk...
by Jolene | Nov 27, 2009 | Holidays, Special Needs Parenting
The holiday season is here. And one aspect of the season – whatever your faith background – is reaching out to the less fortunate with a helping hand. But with all the the seasonal hubbub, how do you get your home ready for the holidays and find time to...
