Jan 6, 2012 Posted by Jolene

3 Ways to Raise Kids with Special Needs and Strengthen a Marriage

Every now and then BLOOM (a blog created by Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto, Canada) pops up in a Google Alert. Every time I follow the link, it leads me to good stuff. Three Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage A recent vlog post with three tips to strengthen marriage impressed me for a number of reasons. First, the advice was from a parent with two kids who have significant special... read more

Dec 30, 2011 Posted by Jolene

New Autism Documentary from a Dad’s Perspective

Last month, an interesting tidbit landed in my inbox, thanks to a Google alert. This one was about a new documentary in the works to encourage dads who have kids with autism. NY1 Report about Charles Jones The Google alert link led to a two-part story about film maker Charles Jones. He’s also the father of a son with autism. He wants to encourage dads to get more involved in the lives of their kids... read more

Dec 28, 2011 Posted by Jolene

On Having More Children, Part 2

Yesterday, guest blogger Nancy Flanders talked about two issues parents of kids with special needs should consider when thinking about expanding their families – level of support and finances. Today, she shares four more issues to help parents gain clarity about their family’s future. On Having More Children, Part 2 #3 – How’s Your Faith? How is your faith? Seriously, faith... read more

Dec 27, 2011 Posted by Jolene

On Having More Children, Part 1

Trust guest blogger Nancy Flanders to face tough special needs parenting issues without flinching. Today, she begins a two part series near and dear to parents of kids whose special needs have a genetic component. Nancy tackles the issue with a list of six item that give her (and hopefully you) more clarity. In Part 1, you’ll read #1 and #2 on the list. On Having More Children, Part 1 I always... read more

Dec 13, 2011 Posted by Jolene

The Obsessions of a Parent of a Child with Special Needs

Guest blogger April Brownlee is back with another serious-but-funny look at life as the parent of a child with special needs. Today, she’s obsessed by the questions that constantly run through her head. See if what she has sounds familiar. Confessions of an Obsessed Parent I think a lot about how rationally I do or don’t handle my daughter’s medical situation. I try to be proactive with... read more