Though summer’s speeding by, it’s not too late for your child with special needs to enjoy a summer camp. Even if money’s tight or no camps meet your child’s needs, moms can create a memorable camp-like experience, thanks to Terri Mauro. Terri Mauro and Camp Mom Here’s what Terri says about why she started her first Camp Mom. “Finding a summer-camp experience that’s...

Most of the time, I’m not a blog pusher. But every now and then I come across a blog so sincere and fresh, I want to pass it along to others. A few weeks ago, I did a series on Wrestling with an Angel, one of the few blogs written by the father of a child with special needs instead of by a mom. Today, I want to highlight Love That Max. Meet Ellen Seidman Ellen Seidman, Max’s mom, writes...

Having a child with special needs can be hard on a marriage. Many marriages break under the strain of caring for a child with special needs and lost dreams. Encouragement from Music for the Soul This month, Steve Siler is sharing his new song When the Vow Breaks with parents dealing with divorce. In it, he offers hope and acceptance to people who are disappointed in the direction their lives have...

A few days ago, you met Michael and Amber Baker, parents of five kids, two of whom have special needs. Today, you’ll learn how she jumped out of what she calls “her family’s puddle into another family’s ocean” and found great personal healing in so doing. Justin and Victoria Nelson’s Ocean Through  a series of fortunate blog links, Amber made her way to www.MomentswithMoriah.com...

The stories told by parents of kids with special needs never cease to amaze me. Like their children, these parents are resilient, resourceful, and most of all compassionate. Today you’re going to learn more about Amber Baker, who was introduced in a blog post a few weeks back. She’s a compassionate mom who says she found her greatest support as the parent of two children with special needs...

If you haven’t seen the May/June issue of Parenting Special Needs Magazine, it’s worth your time. This issue’s theme is Ready for Summer, and the articles are packed with helpful information. Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll find inside: Joan Celebi’s 8 steps to prepare for summer Sports opportunities for kids with special needs Summer respite care Travel tips While...

Mother’s Day came and went too quickly this year. It was over before I had a chance to blog about it. Or maybe I procrastinated because I wasn’t sure what moms of kids with special needs would want to read. Enter Ellen Seidman But the Friday before Mother’s Day, a tweet link that said The Top 20 Reasons Moms of Kids with Special Needs Rock caught my eye, and I clicked on it. Immediately,...

Most kids are counting the days until summer vacation begins, and they are free, free, free for three glorious months. But for many parents, the thought of the end of school with the kids home day after endless day fills them with dread. Preparation is Key Joan Celebi, the creator of  www.specialneedsparentcoach.com, says preparation is key. And to help you prepare she provides eight practical suggestions...

I remember when my dad began attended his first Easter Seals summer camp for adults with disabilities. He was in his mid-thirties. I was about nine, just old enough to remember Dad’s grin when we dropped him off. With the assistance of his personal counselor, Dad went swimming, danced, and flitted about like a socialite for an entire week.  While he was living it up, mom took the rest of us...

The other day, a friend sent a link to a blog post he thought I would enjoy. A click on the link, and within minutes the post wormed its way into my heart, and I was hooked.  The post’s author shared his family’s story and his faith so beautifully. Wrestling with an Angel You can check out the site,  Wrestling with an Angel, too. The link will take you to the post sent by my friend....