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 26, 2011 Posted by Jolene

“Different Dream Parenting” Book Give Away for the New Year!

The day after Christmas and all through the house, If a parent is moving, it’s only to grouse About toys on the stairway and tape stuck to a shoe, And, “I could use a quiet break, how about you?” Book Give Away If the holiday weekend left you frazzled around the edges or if Santa didn’t bring the copy of Different Dream Parenting you asked for, don’t give up! Here at... read more

Dec 23, 2011 Posted by Jolene

How Can God Understand What It Means to Live with Special Needs?

Christmas, the holiday of joy and peace and hope, is almost here. But for parents of kids with special needs, it can be a time of sorrow and restlessness and despair. We wonder how a perfect and all powerful God can identify with the struggles our children live with every day. The more I learn of God, the more convinced I am of his complete understanding and empathy for our children. When his Son came to... read more

Dec 22, 2011 Posted by Jolene

Experiencing Joy Beyond the Disease this Christmas

How does a parent look beyond a child’s disease and enjoy the child at Christmas? Guest blogger Kathy Guzzo shares her journey to experiencing joy while celebrating Christmas with her adult daughter. Experiencing Joy Beyond the Disease The holidays are a time for so many heartfelt events. From the excitement of the children as they write their letters to Santa, to the gatherings large and small of... read more