For those of you following the Support System for Parents Video Series, Part 2 is up and ready for viewing. You’ll find it and the previous videos in the series at the Life Dreams Channel of WebTV4Women. In the new clip, I share five more ways you can support parents of a hospitalized child, even if you can’t get there to visit. Next week, I’ll upload the final episode in the series...

When our son was born and flown 750 miles away for emergency surgery and a 3 week NICU stay, people wanted to help us. There’s No Stopping Good Friends But we were so wrapped up in our son’s needs and negotiating the hospital, our minds went blank every time they asked. However, that didn’t stop our friends. And from what I’ve learned from other parents in similar situations,...

If you are looking for a way to assist a family caring for a child with special needs, a new series at the Life Dreams Channel will give you lots of ideas. Go to WebTV4Women to watch the series introduction. Then visit weekly for each new installment of the three part series. You can leave your suggestions about how to support families below. Or you can rate the clips and leave feedback at the Life...

If you’ve ever wondered why  A Different Dream for My Child was written, the latest Life Dreams episode on WebTV4Women reveals part of the story. In the interview, I also discuss the format of the book and topics explored in it. To satisfy your curiosity, click on the WebTV4Women link. And if you have topics to suggest for future episodes, leave a comment. I’m always interested in your...

Do you ever struggle with your attitude toward your child with special needs? If so, join the club! I remember how hard it was to maintain a positive attitude while caring for my young son. Recently, one mom shared the secret that keeps her from becoming negative, even though she’s been caring for her daughter for over 25 years! Life Dreams Channel To hear what she had to say, go to the Life...

In my part of the country, 2010 arrived with bone-chilling cold and more snow than we’ve seen in a long time. The cold weather’s keeping me closer to home than usual. As a result, I came up with a WebTV4Women program to keep me busy until the snow melts. Life Dreams Life Dreams is designed to provide encouragement and practical tips for parents of special need kids. Some of the programs...