by Kelly Simpson | Sep 20, 2023 | Encouragement, Grief, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Support
Why Did this Happen to My Child? “Why did this happen to my child?” is one of the first questions that comes to mind when hard things happen to our kids. Guest blogger Kelly Simpson explains what she has learned from posing that question as the parent of a child with...
by Jolene | Jul 11, 2018 | How-Tos, Special Needs Parenting
Nasty Little Whispers and the Truths Caregivers Can Use to Silence Them Nasty little whispers had a way of burrowing into my thoughts while my husband and I cared for our very sick baby in the early 1980s. Those whispers, also known as lies, set up camp in my head,...
by Kimberly Drew | Dec 6, 2017 | Encouragement, Spiritual Support
Special Needs Parenting WILL Get Better Special needs parenting WILL get better says guest blogger Kimberly Drew. And since she’s going through a rough patch as a parent and still says that, struggling Different Dream readers can trust the reassurance she offers...
by Jolene | Feb 16, 2015 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
Do You Need to Get Your Joy Back? Are you raising a child with special needs? Perhaps struggling a little—or a lot—as your child’s needs mount and your energy and spirits flag? Then Laurie Wallin’s new book, Get Your Joy Back: Banishing Resentment and...
by Kimberly Drew | Sep 17, 2013 | Self-Care and Stress, Special Needs Parenting
3 Special Needs Parenting Burdens and How to Lay Them Down Spiritual burdens often weigh upon parents of kids with special needs. Guest blogger Kimberly Drew is well-acquainted with those burdens. Today she shares promises from Scripture that help her lay down her...