by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Aug 18, 2025 | Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
In the mess of marriage and special needs, we must be proactive about finding ways to keep family life and married life exciting…so we’re here to share some help in seeking adventure! We often say to each other, “You drive me crazy, but I’m still crazy about you!” If...
by Key Ministry | Aug 4, 2025 | Rare Diagnosis, Special Needs Parenting
Why nearly 9 out of 10 children with FASD are misdiagnosed—and how this impacts your family Zak was seven when he received his third diagnosis. First ADHD, then autism, now “emotional disturbance.” Each label came with new medications, different therapies, and...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Jul 21, 2025 | Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
The life of special needs creates a list of changes in many if not most of our relationships, most notably our family and marriage. How can we even hope for a thriving marriage when we are exhausted, needing sleep, desiring some perks in life to give me a minute to...
by Key Ministry | Jul 14, 2025 | Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
In 1987, I entered the Cannon House Office Building in Washington DC as a summer intern. A rising college senior, I was agog at my good fortune in getting a front row seat at how it all works in the House of Representatives. Little did I know that my most important...
by Key Ministry | Jul 7, 2025 | Special Needs Parenting
Quick, practical strategies for defusing crisis moments when traditional approaches fail It’s 7:43 AM. Your neurodiverse teen is melting down because their favorite shirt is in the wash, and the school bus arrives in twelve minutes. You’ve tried reasoning (didn’t...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Jun 16, 2025 | Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
How do we value those that we love in our life? By touching them appropriately and lovingly in body, soul, and spirit where we learn the key to connection. Studies have been done observing children in orphanages who have been given food and are kept clean and healthy...
