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A Valentine’s Day Love Story

A Valentine’s Day Love Story

by Jolene | Feb 14, 2024 | Holidays, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Support

A Valentine’s Day Love Story A Valentine’s Day love story, if present day culture is to be believed, is all about candlelit dinners, chocolates, diamonds, and declarations of undying devotion. This Valentine’s Day love story is about loving a little boy who lives with...
An Unexpected Christmas Gift

An Unexpected Christmas Gift

by Sandy Ramsey-Trayvick | Dec 20, 2023 | Encouragement, Holidays, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Support, Uncategorized

An Unexpected Christmas Gift An unexpected Christmas gift was given to guest blogger Sandy Ramsey-Trayvick and her family more than 2 decades ago. Today she shares her reaction to the gift shortly after it was given and how she views it now. My son Myles got sick on...
Creating Unique, Disability-Friendly Christmas Traditions

Creating Unique, Disability-Friendly Christmas Traditions

by Kristin Faith Evans | Dec 13, 2023 | Holidays, Special Needs Parenting

Creating Unique, Disability-Friendly Christmas Traditions Creating unique, disability-friendly traditions may feel like one more task to add to your holiday to do list. These ideas from guest blogger Kristin are anything but one more thing. In fact, her ideas will...
Making an Autumn Sensory Fidget Box

Making an Autumn Sensory Fidget Box

by Mark Arnold | Nov 1, 2023 | Holidays, How-Tos, Special Needs Parenting

Making an Autumn Sensory Fidget Box Making an autumn sensory fidget box is easier than it may sound. Guest blogger Mark Arnold is here with ideas, pictures, and step-by-step guidance to help you and your kids create a delightful activity for this beautiful season of...
The Invasion of the Red Dye 40 Brain Snatchers

The Invasion of the Red Dye 40 Brain Snatchers

by Lisa Pelissier | Jul 26, 2023 | Holidays, How-Tos, Special Needs Parenting

The Invasion of the Red Dye 40 Brain Snatchers The invasion of the Red Dye 40 brain snatchers wreaked havoc at Lisa Pelissier’s house not too long ago. In this post, written after she snatched her brain back, she shares how artificial dyes can affect children with...
What Does a Happy Birthday Look Like?

What Does a Happy Birthday Look Like?

by Mark Arnold | Jun 21, 2023 | Holidays, Special Needs Parenting

What Does a Happy Birthday Look Like? What does it look like for a child or adult with a disability or special need? Guest blogger Mark Arnold answers that question today in this story about how he and his family created a happy birthday for their son, Mark. He hopes...
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Jolene Philo is a published author, speaker, wife, and mother of a son with special needs.

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