by Jolene | Nov 21, 2011 | How-Tos, Special Needs Parenting
Last week, guest blogger Amy Stout shared some fall file folders she created for her daughter Kylie, who experiences autism. As promised, Amy is back this week with a Thanksgiving turkey craft idea that doubles as a therapy tool…thought Kylie doesn’t know...
by Jolene | Nov 15, 2011 | How-Tos, Special Needs Parenting
Guest blogger Amy Stout and her husband Dan decided to home school their daughter Kylie who experiences autism. On her blog, she showcased some of the fall activities Kylie has enjoyed using this fall. Here is Amy’s run down of resources that work from...
by Jolene | Nov 8, 2011 | Self-Care and Stress, Special Needs Parenting
What are random acts of vomit? Guest blogger and special needs mom, April Brownlee, (scroll to the very bottom of the guest blogger page to read her bio) answers that question in her first Different Dream guest post. Warning: Those with squeamish stomachs are advised...
by Jolene | Nov 1, 2011 | Encouragement, Spiritual Support
Yesterday, guest blogger Kathy Guzzo shared her initial reaction filled with special needs anxiety when her daughter Andrea announced she was planning to run in the Chicago Marathon. Today, Kathy explains how she came to accept her daughter’s decision and what...
by Jolene | Oct 31, 2011 | Encouragement, Spiritual Support
Guest blogger Kathy Guzzo is back. Today and tomorrow, she writes about special needs anxiety, an emotion common to parents like us. As always, her perspective as the parent of an adult child with medical special needs gives those raising young children hope. From...