Apr 26, 2010 Posted by Jolene

The Coffee Klatch: A Great Forum for Parents Like Us

One of the hardest things about being the parent of a child with special needs is the sense of being alone. Even though you know there are other families out there dealing with struggles similar to yours, it’s hard to find them when your child requires extensive care. Twitter to the Rescue Well, thanks to a Twitter group called The Coffee Klatch, you can hang out with parents of kids with special... read more

Dec 7, 2009 Posted by Jolene

Simple Holiday Gifts for Special Needs Families

During the holidays we’re encouraged to show brotherly love to those who need support, like families with special needs kids. But the busyness of the season often makes carrying out our best intentions difficult. When that happens, we feel guilty. Simple Ways to Help But there are simple ways to avoid guilt, complete your holiday to-do list, and help those in need simultaneously. Recently, I... read more

Nov 27, 2009 Posted by Jolene

Holiday Survival Guide: 3 Strategies for Ministering to Special Needs Families

The holiday season is here. And one aspect of the season – whatever your faith background – is reaching out to the less fortunate with a helping hand. But with all the the seasonal hubbub, how do you get your home ready for the holidays and find time to minister to others? In this post, I’ll share three ways you can help others without losing control of your schedule. Multi-Task The... read more

Nov 11, 2009 Posted by Jolene

Meal Planning Made Easy

Recently, I spoke to a Mothers of Pre-Schoolers (MOPS) group about ten things they can do to help families with critically or chronically ill children. Number ten was coordinating the volunteers who want to provide meals. A Better Way After the program, one of the young moms named Wendy told me about a great website created by a man named ViJay. He conceived the idea when a meal sign-up sheet was passed... read more

Oct 28, 2009 Posted by Jolene

Take Five with Eddie Baiseri

The best part of marketing  A Different Dream for My Child is meeting new people. Every radio interview is another opportunity to meet someone who’s passionate about passing on news of the book to parents of special needs kids. One of the most passionate of the many people who are passionate about special needs families is Eddie Baiseri. She’s the host of Take Five, a program on KBJS in... read more