by Mark Arnold | Feb 22, 2023 | Encouragement, Special Needs Parenting
The Joy of an Unexpected Breakthrough The joy of an unexpected breakthrough is worth waiting for. Guest blogger Mark Arnold felt that joy when his son James recently overcame his anxiety and did something he hadn’t done for five years. Most of the time, a change of...
by Lisa Pelissier | Feb 15, 2023 | Grief, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Support
Off the Beaten Path Guest blogger Lisa Pelissier relates her struggles with her children’s differences and wonders why it is so hard to accept life just as it is. I’m an experienced mom. I’ve been one for twenty-two years. I’m also experienced at parenting children...
by Mark Arnold | Aug 17, 2022 | Holidays, How-Tos, Special Needs Parenting
10 Tips for a Successful Special Needs Vacation Mark Arnold’s guest post offers 10 tips for a successful special needs vacation. He and his family tested them this summer for you to use whenever you and yours are able to get away. So, what do we need to do to prepare...
by Lisa Pelissier | May 4, 2022 | How-Tos, School/Education, Special Needs Parenting
Parenting in Light of Neurodiversity Parenting in light of neurodiversity often occurs through trial and error. Today, Lisa Pelissier describes tips she’s learned while trial-and-error parenting her son who has high functioning autism. My son has high functioning...
by Lisa Pelissier | Mar 16, 2022 | How-Tos, Special Needs Parenting
Empathy and Autism Empathy and autism are not mutually exclusive. Guest blogger Lisa Pelissier explains how she discovered how to unlock her autistic son’s capacity to be empathetic and shares tips with other parents. When my son was a toddler, I distinctly remember...