School started this week, so I finally have time to really reflect on all the fun we had this summer and all the the boys learned (I already shared what I learned!). This was the first summer in a few years that James didn’t have an extended summer session (sometimes called ESY in the special-needs…
I’m sharing “101 Ideas for Keeping Your Child with Special Needs Busy All Summer.” Putting together this list (and the Pinterest board that goes along with it for even MORE ideas) has me getting pretty excited about June, July, and August!
One of my favorite benefits of running Not Alone (a website for parents of children with special needs), is that I get to interact with leading writers in the special-needs community. Kathy Bolduc is one of those writers I’m privileged to be learning from. Her newest book, The Spiritual Art of Raising Children with Disabilities,…
Our son is at Bethel school for blind and visually impaired children. They made this video to share, guaranteed to make you smile! Joel has on a light blue shirt with Lightning McQueen on it. See how many times you can spot him! Some of the children in the video need sponsors and you can…
Last night we went to Chili’s for dinner (yay for free kids’ meal coupons!). We go early so we can get a booth because it’s easier to keep James in a booth than in a chair. And he did a great job being in the booth, just not necessarily sitting in the booth. He had…
I’m at Not Alone Parents, sharing tips for friends, families, and church to help those who have a child with special-needs diagnosis. Click over to add your advice!