by Jolene | May 7, 2020 | Holidays
The Coronavirus Mother’s Day Blues The coronavirus Mother’s Day blues have been dragging me down. As the holiday draws closer, the music gets louder and the lyrics get whinier. Don’t get me wrong. These blues aren’t for me. My husband and I live in a...
by Mark Arnold | Apr 7, 2020 | Holidays
Sensory Easter Activities for Kids with Special Needs and Disabilities Sensory Easter activities can be a powerful way to make the Easter story accessible to all children. Guest blogger Mark Arnold joins Different Dream readers this Holy Week to share some of his...
by Jolene | Feb 4, 2020 | Encouragement, Holidays
Ugly Sweater Cookie Contests and EA/TEF Memories Ugly sweater cookie contests and EA/TEF memories. What could they possible have in common? The answer is plenty, thanks to a recent Facebook post by a dear friend named Barb. She posted a picture about the ugly sweater...
by Lillian Flakes | Dec 26, 2019 | Holidays
Special Needs Gift Exchange: A Unique Perspective Special needs gift exchange has meant something unusual to Lillian Flake since her daughter Catherine was born. In her guest post, Lillian describes the beauty and joy Catherine brings to the season and to her family....
by Jolene | Dec 23, 2019 | Holidays
My First Christmas Away from Home Our first Christmas away from home was also my first one as a parent. My husband and I lived in a small, remote town. Our town was surrounded by ranches. Cattle and sheep outnumbered people by the thousands. Taking our sick and...
by Kathy Guzzo | Dec 19, 2019 | Holidays
Checking Your Caregiving Christmas Lists…Twice! Checking your caregiving Christmas lists is one thing you can do to ease stress and manage expectations as the holiday draws closer. Guest blogger Kathy Guzzo suggests checking your caregiving Christmas lists in at...
