The previous post in this series shared five ways to encourage families with special needs kids. The ideas came from Lisa Copen’s book, Beyond Casseroles: 505 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill...

When I hear about parents of kids diagnosed with a chronic illness or special needs, my thoughts and emotions get tangled up, they tie me in knots. Sound Familiar? I want to do something to help –...

Yesterday, I received an email from Scott, Evan Newport’s father. Evan’s Story Evan died the day after Thanksgiving after a seven year battle with Noonan’s Syndrome. You can read more...

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Being a teacher is hard work. Being a special education teacher is very hard work. I know. For twenty-five years I was an elementary teacher who integrated lots of special education students into my...