by Key Ministry | Apr 14, 2022 | Abuse, Mental Health, Spiritual Development
I listened to a podcast recently about the importance of rest for the maintenance of our physical and mental health. According to the podcast host—a licensed trauma therapist—sleep, in particular, is the first and most important form of self-care. And the...
by Key Ministry | May 26, 2020 | Coronavirus, Mental Health, Special Needs Parenting
The past 12 weeks (or 14, 20, or 500 billion—who’s counting anymore) have been intense while quarantined with 8 children: 8 blessed souls who range in age from 4-17, and this includes five teenagers and one with profound special needs. Prior to the worldwide pandemic,...
by Jonathan McGuire | Aug 7, 2019 | Living Life Daily, Marriage, Special Needs Parenting
Sarah couldn’t sleep all night. I heard her come into the bedroom and could see the hint of light coming in from behind our curtains, when I finally heard the gentle rhythm of her breath indicating she was asleep. She was no longer staying awake at night because she...
by Key Ministry | Feb 8, 2017 | Autism, Special Needs Parenting
My kids were never good sleepers. Children with high functioning autism rarely are. But last night something strange was afoot. I can sense it before it happens—before the audible shuffle and bump. My spidey senses, that with which we mothers are all graciously...
