Hope for the hard days: 5 truths to lean on
Raising a child who has been diagnosed with a medical condition or impairment of any kind can take a toll on our souls as parents. As I reflect back…
The blessings and challenges of raising a child on the spectrum
I knew my ten-year-old son Elijah was on the Spectrum long before he was diagnosed. Maybe it was my education as a counselor and two decades of…
Chosen for your child
I don’t know about you, but being a parent is the hardest job I have ever had. There was no degree to prepare us, no online tutorial, no observation…
Teaching our kids to respond to children who are different from them
How can we help our children show love and acceptance towards children who are different from them? Whether it’s a classmate at school, someone they…
Six ways to support families with a child with special needs
You may be living the life of a special needs parent, or you are a caring family member or friend who wants to know your role in connecting and…
Changed by our children: God’s plans in our parenting
So much of our efforts as parents go towards supporting and helping our children. From the moment they are born, we work tirelessly to help them…
Your child’s greatest advocate is not you
As parents, there is a word that carries much meaning and significance as we strive to fulfill our calling to lead our children into the fullness of…
When you wish it were different: A special needs mama reflects on the joy and the uncertainty
Cannon turned four years old this week. We celebrated with a family dinner, and his therapist decorated his room with a banner and a few balloons. It…
When your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
The church was packed. The music was loud. Lily clasped her hands over her ears and started to shake. Her father gave her a pair of earphones and…
