summer

My Passport to Traveling

My Passport to Traveling

Special needs may put a particular challenge on travel, depending on our child’s needs. While there are places many of us can take our kids, there is the realization that sometimes we might have to say no to a lot of things we wish we could do. For those who can’t travel with your child or loved one with special needs (for whatever reason), I have another idea. The possibilities are endless if you begin to think outside the travel box.

4 Ways to Reduce Summer Caregiving Fatigue

4 Ways to Reduce Summer Caregiving Fatigue

Summer with my family is a nice break from all the school year hustle and bustle. It’s a time to slow down and enjoy more family time. Then again, summer brings its own challenges. Here are some tricks I’ve learned in the past few years that help me stay mentally in a better place for a peaceful summer day.

Making Summer Magical for Kids with Special Needs

Making Summer Magical for Kids with Special Needs

Many parents dread the arrival of summer for legitimate reasons. It's hard to navigate the tricky bits of summer, like keeping kids busy and learning. Through trial and error, I discovered a simple strategy for sprinkling pixie dust on ordinary activities to make them seem magical. All I had to do was change the name.

When you remember, does it kill or thrill your spirit?

When you remember, does it kill or thrill your spirit?

When I focus on the terrible things that have happened, I get depressed, stressed, and anxious. When I fix my eyes on the goodness of the Lord, recalling times I have seen Him work, and remember good things, then I feel peace and contentment.