Jan 4, 2012 Posted by Jolene

Ten Reasons to Mark EA/TEF Awareness Month

Most people in the northern hemisphere associate January with breaking resolutions made with the best of intentions, making the best of cold and dark and snow, and spending three weeks forgetting to record the day’s date with the number of the new year instead of the old one. But some parents associate January with EA/TEF Awareness Week because we’re the parents of kids born with esophageal... read more

Jan 3, 2012 Posted by Jolene

And the Winner…

…of the Different Dream Parenting New Year’s give away is…Michell! Meet Michell Michell is the mother of a son with special needs. Here’s what she said about him in her contest entry comment: My son has Moya Moya Syndrome. He’s had 2 strokes and brain surgery before the age of 1. He is now 8 1/2. He is hemiplegic on the left side and has learning problems. But knowing where he... read more

Jan 2, 2012 Posted by Jolene

The Eternal Parenting Question: Could I Do More?

Could I do more? Have you ever asked yourself that question? How often? Daily? Hourly? Every other minute? No matter how often you ask the question, you are in good company. Parents of kids with special needs, including guest blogger Ellen Stumbo, ask the question often. Read on to find out how Ellen has learned to answer it. Could I Do More? There are times when I think about my children, and I begin to... 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 29, 2011 Posted by Jolene

More Accessible Travel for People with Special Needs

Have you and your friends who are parents of kids with special needs ever shared travel horror stories? We all have them. Stories about no space on airplanes for kids’ wheelchairs. Stories about kids unable to go on rides because they weren’t handicapped accessible. On and on they go. Accessible Travel Advocate Course According to a press release from Andrew J. Garnett, CEO of... read more