Jan 20, 2012 Posted by Jolene

New Resource from Access Ministries: A Casserole Is Not Enough

Not too long ago, my friend Shannon Dingle (she blogs at www.theworksofgoddisplayed.com) sent an email. “Have you seen the new resource from Access Ministries at McLean Bible Church?” she asked. I hadn’t seen the new goodie, but thanks to the link she included, I was able to take a look. Special Families – A Casserole Is Not Enough The new resource is a FREE downloadable booklet,... read more

Jan 19, 2012 Posted by Jolene

The Importance of Power of Attorney & Medical Authorizations

Okay, raise your hand if you’re are parents of kids with special needs under the age of 18? Now, raise your hand if you hope to one day be parents of kids with special needs over the age of 18? Uh-huh, that’s what I thought. Almost all of you raised your hands both times. Which means today’s post by guest blogger Kathy Guzzo is a crucial read for all of you. Even if your child is a babe... read more

Jan 18, 2012 Posted by Jolene

When Divorce Hits a Family of Kids with Special Needs

Raising kids with special needs isn’t easy when parents have a strong marriage. The difficulty increases when a family experiences divorce. The difficulties encompass day-to-day concerns and also legal issues related to kids with special needs. The Financial Planning Association An informative article at the Financial Planning Association (FPA) can help parents in that difficult situation. According... read more

Jan 17, 2012 Posted by Jolene

Fascinating Stuff: The History of EA/TEF Treatment

Hey everybody, welcome to this week’s EA/TEF Awareness Month Tuesday feature! As you many recall, in the January 4th post, you learned 10 reasons to mark EA/TEF Awareness Month. Last Tuesday, you learned how being the parent of a child with EA/TEF inspired me to do what I do. You were invited to leave a comment at the end of that post to be entered into a drawing for a free book. (If you... read more

Jan 16, 2012 Posted by Jolene

A Different Perspective: From Patient to Parent

A variety of special needs perspectives are welcome at DifferentDream.com. That’s one reason guest bloggers are encouraged to share their stories. (Excuse the bunny trail, but more blogging dads of kids with special needs would add a perspective presently in short supply.) Okay, back to our regularly scheduled blogging topic. What was the topic? Ah, yes. Different perspectives. Different... read more