by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Jun 17, 2024 | Caregiving, Disability Awareness, Special Needs Parenting
Watching the news and seeing trials and challenges on many levels we’ve come to understand that until “it” happens to us, it’s often not important. People in leadership (politicians, leaders making rules, business owners running businesses, and parents raising...
by Evana Sandusky | Jun 5, 2024 | Caregiving, Down syndrome, Special Needs Parenting
Age 18 seemed so far away for so long for my firstborn. Yet, a few months ago my daughter blew out 18 candles on her birthday cake. The banner behind her declared her 18th birthday as well, in case I needed another reminder. This birthday marked her change from...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | May 13, 2024 | Caregiving, Special Needs Parenting
Moms: When Do We Get to Celebrate? Celebration for moms is scheduled in May; but I’m wondering when does it really happen?Is it between adult diaper changes or accidents that require a change of clothes? Is it packing to travel for an adult child and making sure there...
by Evana Sandusky | May 10, 2024 | Caregiving, Special Needs Parenting
When I was a child, I sometimes found myself in trouble. My parents were fair disciplinarians. I typically received short punishments and a verbal correction when I messed up. When you’re a child, it is understandable that you will sometimes miss the mark. Parents are...
by Key Ministry | Apr 29, 2024 | Caregiving, Church, Special Needs Parenting
I’ve been a parent for over 19 years and have been a caregiver of children with “special needs” for almost all of it. Our first child was in the hospital with respiratory issues for the first time on the day he turned 3-months old. The challenges with both...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Apr 15, 2024 | Caregiving, Special Needs Parenting
Like a new outfit that looks crisp and sharp or an old outfit that is so worn out it’s comfy and we wear it all the time….is often how we wear the banner of the special needs journey. How does it look on us? On you? Is our attire crisp and sharp or rather worn out?...
