by Jolene | Jul 20, 2017 | Self-Care and Stress, Special Needs Parenting
The Importance of Rest for Caregivers “How are you?” I ask as I enter Mom’s room. It’s the same question I ask on each visit, and her answer is the same one she always gives. “Tired,” she says. “I’m so tired.” I...
by Karen Jackson | Jul 6, 2017 | Advocacy, Self-Care and Stress, Special Needs Parenting
Accepting Help and Letting Go: The Dilemma of a Special Needs Parent Accepting help and letting go are hard pills for parents of kids with special needs to swallow. As her daughter nears her 20th birthday, guest blogger Karen Jackson reflects upon what she’s...
by Jolene | Jun 15, 2017 | Self-Care and Stress, Special Needs Parenting
Wonderfully Made Family Camp Top Ten, 2017 Wonderfully Made Family Camp, 2017, is over, and my heart is full. So full, I don’t know how to convey the beauty God orchestrated the weekend of June 1-4. Hopefully, this top 10 list will give you a taste of the...
by Jolene | Mar 9, 2017 | Self-Care and Stress, Special Needs Parenting
Stress Relief for Parents of Kids with Special Needs Stress relief for parents of kids with special needs is essential. But finding time for stress relief can seem impossible. Recently the members of a Key Ministry support group, who are all parents dealing with the...
by Jolene | Jan 26, 2017 | Self-Care and Stress, Special Needs Parenting
EA TEF Reassurance for Your Best and Worst Days A little EA TEF reassurance goes a long way for parents of babies who have just received this life-threatening diagnosis. Posts by proud new daddy Matt Allen and equally proud new mommy Maheen Tarver offer...
by Kimberly Drew | Sep 14, 2016 | Self-Care and Stress, Special Needs Parenting
No Guilt Allowed No Guilt Allowed! That’s what guest blogger Kimberly Drew whispers to herself as she adjusts to a quieter house now that her older kids are back in school. If you feel guilty about enjoying your freedom while your child with special needs is...
