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Empowering Kids with Disabilities, Part Two: The Need for Love and Belonging

Empowering Kids with Disabilities, Part Two: The Need for Love and Belonging

In part two of Empowering Kids with Disabilities, Jolene Philo focuses on love and belonging. What can you do or change so your children with disabilities have more opportunities to feel loved and increase their sense of belonging?

11 Self-Care Ideas for Caregivers

11 Self-Care Ideas for Caregivers

Because caregiving can be, and often is, a full-time job, we need to understand that although great satisfaction can come from caring for a loved one, some outcomes can put the caregiver at risk as well. Like the tension on a piece of elastic, we can handle tension and frustration for a long time; but eventually, something has to give. Cindi Ferrini shares 11 self-care ideas for caregivers.

Seeing Beyond the Down Syndrome

Seeing Beyond the Down Syndrome

Jaycee is a person with Down syndrome. Not everyone with this diagnosis will be exactly like her. For World Down syndrome Day, I encourage you to get to know those around you who have Down syndrome. You may be missing out on an opportunity to meet a person who can enrich your life with friendship and love.

From Diagnosis to Surgery: A CHD Story

From Diagnosis to Surgery: A CHD Story

My daughter’s heart has never been normal. Throughout her life, Jaycee’s cardiologists have done their best to treat her heart defect. We tasked ourselves to cover Jaycee in prayer.

A Chance Encounter at Breakfast

A Chance Encounter at Breakfast

After an exhausting day of solo parenting in a new city, Evana had a chance encounter with another caregiver that changed her perspective and gave her hope.