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My Favorite Vacation Planning Tips for Special Needs Families

My Favorite Vacation Planning Tips for Special Needs Families

by Jolene | Apr 22, 2024 | Holidays, How-Tos, Special Needs Parenting

My Favorite Vacation Planning Tips for Special Needs Families My favorite vacation planning tips for special needs families were put to good use this past January and February. Our original idea was a 3-generation trip to Disney World over spring break. Due to some...
The Weight of Silence as Parents of Kids with Invisible Disabilities

The Weight of Silence as Parents of Kids with Invisible Disabilities

by Lisa Pelissier | Apr 17, 2024 | Advocacy, Encouragement, Special Needs Parenting

The Weight of Silence as Parents of Kids with Invisible Disabilities The weight of silence as parents of kids with disabilities is all too familiar to guest blogger Lisa Pelissier. In this post she explains why she and other parents don’t talk about what’s going on...
How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You Care for Children with Special Needs

How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You Care for Children with Special Needs

by Todd and Kristin Evans | Apr 10, 2024 | Books and Resources, Books and Resources, How-Tos, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Support

How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You Care for Children with Special Needs Todd and Kristin Evans know that tending to marriage while raising a child with disabilities can be challenging. About 12 years ago after their medically fragile daughter arrived, they...
How Do I Discern if Medication Is Best for my Child’s Behavioral Needs?

How Do I Discern if Medication Is Best for my Child’s Behavioral Needs?

by Heather Braucher | Apr 3, 2024 | How-Tos, Special Needs Parenting

How Do I Discern if Medication Is Best for my Child’s Behavioral Needs? How do I discern if medication is best for my child’s behavioral needs? Many parents, including guest blogger Heather Braucher, wrestle with this question. In this post, Heather explains the...
How Do I Teach my Kids to Interact with People Who Have Disabilities?

How Do I Teach my Kids to Interact with People Who Have Disabilities?

by Jolene | Mar 25, 2024 | How-Tos, Special Needs Ministry, Special Needs Parenting

How Do I Teach my Kids to Interact with People Who Have Disabilities? “How do I teach my kids to interact with people who have disabilities?” The question came during an interview with the hosts of the Music for the Soul podcast. While I composed an answer in my head...
Choosing Acceptance and Advocacy as Parents of Kids with Disabilities

Choosing Acceptance and Advocacy as Parents of Kids with Disabilities

by admin | Mar 13, 2024 | Advocacy, Encouragement, Special Needs Parenting

Choosing Acceptance and Advocacy as Parents of Kids with Disabilities Choosing acceptance and advocacy as parents of kids with disabilities takes time. Today’s guest blogger, who wishes to remain anonymous, talks about making that choice as a parent many years ago and...
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Jolene Philo is a published author, speaker, wife, and mother of a son with special needs.

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