by Jolene Philo | Apr 24, 2023 | Caregiving, Challenges, Hope
Empowering kids with disabilities doesn’t come naturally to most parents. Most of us spend considerable time adjusting to unexpected parenting duties after our children receive a diagnosis. We struggle with our roles as long-term advocates and caregivers....
by Evana Sandusky | Apr 10, 2023 | Caregiving, Down syndrome, Special Needs Parenting
As soon as I woke up, my body revolted. My hip somehow fell out of place again, making each movement painful. I eased out of bed straight to the bottle of ibuprofen and Icy Hot. In a few hours, I would feel better, but it would be brutal until my muscles loosened...
by Jolene Philo | Mar 27, 2023 | Caregiving, Medically Fragile, Special Needs Parenting
Editor note: This is part two of a five-part series written by Jolene Philo. Part one can be found here. Part three will publish in April.Empowering kids with disabilities is essential for their present and future well-being. As mentioned in the first post of this...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Mar 20, 2023 | Caregiving, Medically Fragile, Special Needs Parenting
Adjusting to any challenge is difficult, especially when the challenge is physically and emotionally draining. A life-altering diagnosis shifts attention on the problems and issues of the person needing care, and often the caregiver’s needs are overlooked, or at best,...
by Jolene Philo | Feb 27, 2023 | Caregiving, Special Needs Parenting
This is part one of a five-part series entitled: Empowering Kids with Disabilities. Part two will publish in March 2023. – EditorEmpowering kids with disabilities is important, right? I mean, parenting is about empowering and equipping our kids to self-advocate...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Feb 20, 2023 | Caregiving, Hope, Marriage
Even though our celebration of Valentine’s Day has passed, there are things we can do every day to show we love each other and care for one another. It is a choice, but it takes work. Being a caregiver for our loved ones with special needs can put a lot of pressure on...
