by Jolene | Dec 27, 2021 | How-Tos
When the Unexpected Becomes the Norm for the Caregiver When the unexpected becomes the norm for the caregiver, as was the case for many in 2021, it knocks us off balance. At least, that’s what one unexpected hit after hit did to me over the past year. I didn’t...
by Mark Arnold | Sep 14, 2021 | How-Tos
Helping Autistic Children Recover from Meltdowns Helping autistic children recover from meltdowns is something many assume only parents and professionals can do. Thanks to this post from Mark Arnold, members of the body of Christ can play a part is supporting autistic...
by Jolene | Sep 7, 2021 | How-Tos, The 5 Love Languages® for Special Needs Families
Communicating Your Child’s Love Language to Medical Professionals Communicating your child’s love language to medical professionals may be a new idea to you. I hadn’t thought about it much until I interviewed caregiving parents for Sharing Love Abundantly in Special...
by Jessica Temple | Aug 25, 2021 | How-Tos, Special Needs Parenting
The Reality of Spoonie Parenting The reality of spoonie parenting became part of guest blogger Jessica Temple’s world in November of 2020. In this post about the reality of spoonie parenting (ie: parenting kids with special needs while living with a chronic illness),...
by Mark Arnold | Aug 17, 2021 | How-Tos, Special Needs Ministry
Meeting Sensory Needs with Fidgets and Fiddles Meeting sensory needs with fidgets and fiddles is one way to make church events accessible and welcoming for children. Guest blogger Mark Arnold is here to help you better understand sensory needs and to provide ideas...
by Jolene | Aug 5, 2021 | How-Tos, The 5 Love Languages® for Special Needs Families
Extended Family Members Can Use the 5 Love Languages to Encourage Caregiving Parents Extended family members can use the 5 love languages to encourage caregiving parents. Sharing Love Abundantly in Special Needs Families: The 5 Love Languages® for Parents Raising...
