Challenges

Empowering Kids with Disabilities, Part Two: The Need for Love and Belonging

Empowering Kids with Disabilities, Part Two: The Need for Love and Belonging

In part two of Empowering Kids with Disabilities, Jolene Philo focuses on love and belonging. What can you do or change so your children with disabilities have more opportunities to feel loved and increase their sense of belonging?

11 Self-Care Ideas for Caregivers

11 Self-Care Ideas for Caregivers

Because caregiving can be, and often is, a full-time job, we need to understand that although great satisfaction can come from caring for a loved one, some outcomes can put the caregiver at risk as well. Like the tension on a piece of elastic, we can handle tension and frustration for a long time; but eventually, something has to give. Cindi Ferrini shares 11 self-care ideas for caregivers.

10 Ways to Strengthen your Marriage as Special Needs Parents

10 Ways to Strengthen your Marriage as Special Needs Parents

Even though our celebration of Valentine’s Day has passed, there are things we can do every day to show we love each other and care for one another. It is a choice, but it takes work. Being a caregiver for our loved ones with special needs can put a lot of pressure on our marriage. Joe and Cindi Ferrini share 10 tips to strengthen your marriage.

How to Become a Better Listener

How to Become a Better Listener

Cindi Ferrini shares one mistake that people often make in conversation. She realized how difficult it is to allow others to share their “moment” without interruption.

Are You Viewing Your Child from the Right Perspective?

Are You Viewing Your Child from the Right Perspective?

Sometimes we get caught up in the realities of caregiving for our children, and if we are not careful, we can only see the temporary and miss the eternal.