by datc3 | May 8, 2020 | Autism, Challenges, Coronavirus, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
My son Charlie has been social distancing for months. Well, maybe even years, really.He is 18, almost 19 and he has been very sick for months.Charlie has struggled with gastrointestinal problems and it has been brutal for him. He has been nauseated nearly everyday...
by Lamar Hardwick | May 7, 2020 | Anxiety Disorders, Autism, Care and Support, Coronavirus, Depression, Hidden Disabilities, Hope, Mental Health, Strategies
On March 14th, the leaders of our church held a special conference call. The topic of conversation was the COVID-19 pandemic and the potential of having to suspend weekly church gatherings. Like thousands of churches all over the world, we were forced to make a...
by datc3 | May 6, 2020 | Challenges, Coronavirus, Hope, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
It is week number whatever since COVID-19 began and I am making good progress on my coffee stash. The cutesy Facebook posts highlighting everyone’s Pinterest projects are starting to fade. The smiles are starting to looking more strained as parents are wondering how...
by Evana Sandusky | May 1, 2020 | Coronavirus, Mental Health, Special Needs Parenting
When it comes to self-control, food is the item that shows how little I have. Sweet ice cream treats, crispy chips, caffeinated beverages, and rich, chocolatey desserts are my stumbling blocks, especially during times of stress.The first twenty or so years of my life...
by Jolene Philo | Apr 27, 2020 | Coronavirus, Hope, Special Needs Parenting
Spread good, not germs has become my rallying cry for the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak. You may be wondering what good you have to offer when your days have been devoted to caring for your child with special needs and disabilities for a long time.As it turns out,...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Apr 20, 2020 | Challenges, Coronavirus, Hope, Living Life Daily
We are all basically under quarantine until further notice. Life as we’ve known it has come to a screeching halt, and not just for some, but for everyone!How hard for some who’ve had to cancel trips of a lifetime, trips for their usual spring vacations, trips to see...
