Father's Day

My Autistic Son Went Away To Camp. Here's What I Learned.

 My Autistic Son Went Away To Camp. Here's What I Learned.

My son recently had an experience that was new for him, but also new for me as a parent. He went to an overnight camp for three weeks. Truthfully, this was something I would have never considered for my son, mostly because he is severely autistic. He wasn’t the only one who grew from this experience. Here are three things I learned.

A “Dear Dad” Tribute, from the Grateful Mom of Your Child with Special Needs

A “Dear Dad” Tribute, from the Grateful Mom of Your Child with Special Needs

It’s Father’s Day this weekend and I have a warning: I’m not going to be buying you a greeting card. I’m learning that my own words are important to you. I want my words to speak loudly to your soul—in positive ways that strengthen your spirit. A Father’s Day tribute from Lisa Jamieson.

What a Father Holds

What a Father Holds

My husband has held many things together for our family. Most of what my husband does for our family isn’t the typical experience. There’s no greeting card that summarizes his journey as a father or recognizes the care he provides. It’s been different than most, but it’s been good.