Christmas is coming and it’s easy to be overwhelmed, especially as a special needs parent. You’ve already got more on your plate than the typical parent, plus all the additional tasks of preparing for Christmas. But it is possible to slow down, observe Advent, and enjoy a Christmas focused on Christ, without becoming frazzled or…
This post contains affiliate links. You don’t need to miss out on observing Advent just because you’re a special needs parent. Preparing for Christmas can seem overwhelming because on top of all the extra work you do as the parent of a child with disabilities you’ve now got to squeeze in all the shopping, decorating,…
While YouTube is a well-established player in social media, it’s not often the first resource that is considered when it comes to online information and research. We shouldn’t discount the amazing knowledge we can find on this platform! While YouTube isn’t made for connections the same way that other social media platforms are, YouTube’s ability…
All Saints Day is fast approaching and this year our parish is hosting its first trunk or treat for children dressed in saint or biblical figure costumes. I discovered many creative Halloween costumes online for children with special needs as well as great saint costume examples, so I wanted to suggest options that could be…
An IEP, or an Individualized Education Plan (or Program), is a plan or program that is created for your child to set school-related goals, usually for the next 12 months. The IEP outlines adaptations or modifications that your child needs to learn successfully, and states any therapy or related services that are needed to help…
Here on the East Coast, hurricane season is in full swing. This season always brings questions from my children about hurricanes and if they will come our way. Here are ten tips and resources that will hopefully be helpful as you assist your own children to prepare for natural disasters! 1. Have your child learn…
Social media can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, what is shown on social media is notoften reflective of real life. On the other hand, if vulnerable enough, great relationships can be formed, and lifelong friends can be made over thousands of miles because of common connection. n Instagram is one of the most…
Theresa Kiser is the author of the new book Caring for a Loved One with Mary: A Seven Sorrows Prayer Companion. It was her own experience caring for a medically complex child that led Kiser to this devotion in her greatest hour of need. “It wasn’t until truly the most difficult days of the caregiving…
A few weeks ago, ,I shared a bit about our experience with Accepting the Gift’s book ,Friends & Intercessors for teaching about the lives of the saints. My son, Nathan, is thirteen and has Down syndrome but I didn’t start homeschooling him until two years ago. I use Simply Classical, a curriculum for kids with…
A little over a year ago, I shared with you in this space ,a “day in the life” homeschooling my son with Down syndrome. He went to public school up until age eleven and until two years ago I never pictured myself as a homeschooling mom. Today? I can’t imagine ever sending him back to…
