by Catherine Boyle | Jul 20, 2021 | Church Support, Mental Health, Special Needs Ministry
President Dwight Eisenhower said, “What is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom important.” I tend to agree, with one large exception: the needs of families with disabilities. If you’re not aware, the needs of families with disabilities are often...
by Lisa Jamieson | Mar 2, 2021 | Church Support, Culture of Life, Special Needs Ministry
A couple of weeks ago, I shared a word of encouragement in a blog for caregivers who need to feel valued and competent:“Whether or not the people in your world effectively tell you so, you are highly valued. You are an essential worker… Personally, I appreciate...
by Catherine Boyle | Sep 3, 2019 | Catherine Boyle, Mental Health, Spiritual Development
Pablo Picasso said, “Every child is an artist.” Do you remember creating when you were a kid? Maybe you were into drawing and coloring; maybe your creativity shone through with Legos and PlayMobile sets or blocks. Or maybe you spent hours building tree forts or sand...
by Jolene Philo | May 31, 2019 | Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
Making summer magical for our kids with special needs sounds like a worthy goal, doesn’t it? But many parents dread the arrival of summer for legitimate reasons. It’s hard to navigate the tricky bits of summer: find day care, keep kids busy all day long,...
by Lamar Hardwick | Apr 4, 2019 | Adult Advocates, Autism, Hidden Disabilities
When I was younger, I dreamed of becoming many things. I can recall wanting to become everything from a professional athlete to a teacher or firefighter. The thing I most remember about my hopes and dreams as a child was not just what I wanted to become but who I...
