Mar 22, 2012
Dental Care for Kids with Special Needs
A couple weeks ago, a friend sent an email requesting prayer for her adult son who has severe cerebral palsy. Not because he was sick. Not because he was having surgery. But because he was going to the dentist. Special Needs Dental Care Can Be a Big Deal A trip to the dentist doesn’t make the ten list of fun things to do for most of us, but it’s no big deal. However for people with special... read more
Mar 5, 2012
Our Church Needs Brody
Guest blogger Ellen Stumbo shares a different perspective about special needs today. Rather than posting about parenting, she writes about how important people with special needs are at the church her family attends. Maybe her words will provide the perspective you need today, too. Our Church Needs Brody “We have a small church with good people and big hearts.” Andy and I heard this statement when we... read more
Jan 12, 2012
Ellen Stumbo Says First Steps Take Courage
Do you remember when your children took their first steps? Are you still waiting for the day to come? Are you wondering if it will ever come? As today’s post shows, guest blogger Ellen Stumbo knows how you feel, whether your child learned to walk easily, needed extra help, or hasn’t yet accomplished the feat – no pun intended. First Steps Take Courage There was no hesitation, no wobbly... read more
Oct 3, 2011
Guest Blogger Ellen Stumbo: When Back to School Is Different
Guest blogger Ellen Stumbo’s three girls went to school this fall. Each daughter responded differently to the experience, partly because of their personalities, partly because of their ages, and partly because two of them have special needs. In today’s post Ellen writes about her thoughts about her girls’ first day of school and their untapped potential. When “Back to School”... read more
Sep 21, 2011
LoveThatMax Blogger Has 2 New Blogs
Do you love Ellen Seidman’s blog which chronicles life with her spaghetti loving, obsessed-with-purple son, Max? If so, you’re going to love to hear she has two new blogs. To the Max at Parents.com The first blog is To the Max at Parents.com. At this blog, Seidman says she blogs about “about news and views on special needs.” The initial post is about 9/11, tragedy, and how her view... read more


