by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Dec 16, 2019 | Living Life Daily, Marriage, Special Needs Parenting
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” I hear the music and sway to it with a smile, but do I really feel that way? Do you feel that way? I can honestly say that sometimes the added pressure of buying and wrapping gifts, decorating, sending greetings, baking, and...
by Jonathan McGuire | Dec 6, 2019 | Challenges, Grief, Special Needs Parenting
We recently celebrated Thanksgiving, and Christmas is coming quick! I love these holidays, but for many families the holidays can be a sad time, as they grieve loved ones who have been lost, relationships that have been severed or other difficult situations.For...
by Jonathan McGuire | Dec 15, 2017 | Challenges, Grief, Special Needs Parenting
What are some of your favorite memories from the holidays growing up? Did your family have traditions that you looked forward to every year? Maybe it was a special dessert, a fun activity, or a certain event. Growing up, the smell of cookies baking would take the edge...
by Sandra Peoples | Dec 14, 2017 | Autism, Care and Support, Families, Inclusion, Sandra Peoples
I hate not living up to someone else’s expectations.That will happen a dozen times at least in the next few weeks. When we can’t make James sit still at the dinner table. When we he and I can’t make it to every church event. When he won’t smile...
by Barb Dittrich | Dec 21, 2016 | Hope, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
You followed all of the advice. With tenderness and care, you purchased all of the tagless clothes and made the sensory-friendly accommodations. You examined all of the lists for the best Christmas toys for children with special needs. And you made dietary choices...
