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...
by Liz Matheis | Jun 16, 2016 | Self-Care and Stress, Special Needs Parenting
When’s the Time for Special Needs Parents to Seek Professional Counseling? Different Dream continues to tiptoe through PTSD Awareness Month by addressing stress and PTSD issues that affect special needs parents. Today’s post by psychologist Liz Matheis...
by Jolene | May 12, 2016 | Self-Care and Stress, Special Needs Parenting
11 Ways to Reduce Special Needs Parenting Stress In mid-April, I was invited to speak to some parents of kids with special needs at McLean Bible Church after attending their wonderful Accessibility Summit (now Access Ministry). The topic of the talk was how to reduce...