by Barb Dittrich | Sep 21, 2016 | Special Needs Parenting
“Mom! Mommy! Mama! MAAAAA!” Some days the thought of hearing a child call your name once more makes you nearly lose your mind. If your child has challenges that require extra attention, there’s no doubt you hear that little voice more often than...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Sep 21, 2016 | ADHD, Depression, Hidden Disabilities, Key Ministry, Mental Health
A study published yesterday in Pediatrics examined all reported deaths by suicide of children between the ages of 5-14 in a 17 state area between the years 2003-2012. The study authors (from Ohio State University, Johns Hopkins University and the National Institute of...
by Stephanie McKeever | Sep 20, 2016 | Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
“You make it look so easy!” This crazy life looks easy? I am so thankful people are gracious enough to tell me that I make caring for Evan look easy. But hold your horses, folks. Most days are a marathon that we have to pace ourselves to get through. This...
by Key Ministry | Sep 19, 2016 | Autism, Special Needs Parenting
Scared Some days I’m just scared. I want to be brave. After all, don’t the scriptures command, ‘Be strong and courageous!’?? In my head, that makes sense. God will take care of me, of my son, right? I don’t take my son out much. A few...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Sep 19, 2016 | Adoption, Advocacy, Foster Care, Shannon Dingle
Shannon shared the news that she’s transitioning off our ministry team with readers of her personal blog this past week. Our team is grateful for the time Shannon served with us. She’s a unique figure in the disability ministry movement in that she brings...