Dec 7, 2009 Posted by Jolene

Simple Holiday Gifts for Special Needs Families

During the holidays we’re encouraged to show brotherly love to those who need support, like families with special needs kids. But the busyness of the season often makes carrying out our best intentions difficult. When that happens, we feel guilty. Simple Ways to Help But there are simple ways to avoid guilt, complete your holiday to-do list, and help those in need simultaneously. Recently, I... read more

Dec 4, 2009 Posted by Jolene

18 Ways to Calm Your Child with Special Needs

In a recent blog post, you met Joan Cebeli, who is a special needs coach and the mother of a special needs son. Joan Cebeli’s Blog: The Special Needs Parent She frequently posts excellent, practical parenting tips on her blog, The Special Needs Parent. One of her recent posts, 18 Ways to Calm Your Child with Special Needs, could be a life saver during the busy holiday season. The tips are simple... read more

Dec 2, 2009 Posted by Jolene

Twelve Tips for a Better Holiday Season

The holidays are supposed to be a time to relax and enjoy your family. But if you are the parent of a special needs child, the expectations of the season can become a time of great stress. Meet Joan Celebi Recently, a Twitter update mentioned a teleseminar for special needs parents with special needs coach Joan Celebi. After downloading and listening to the seminar, which is about an hour long, I wanted... read more