Sometimes our loved ones have to be our top priority. However, as my mom demonstrated, such is not always the case. Mom’s example is why I’m taking my husband’s words seriously.
Are You Called to Confront or Connect?
Whether it’s with my neighbors, the people with whom I minister; my family, my friends, the people with whom I disagree, or people I just don’t really care for, I realize that I need to be mindful of my directive: to sincerely want and need to CONNECT more than I want to CONFRONT. Here are some quick and easy steps for each of us to consider and when to take action.
Reframing Comparisons in the Season of Milestones, Transitions and Rites of Passage
Throughout the childhood and adolescence of any child there are many different kinds of milestones, transitions and rites of passage, and many changes that come along. For families of children with special needs, these can provide many opportunities for unhealthy comparison, which can sometimes be so difficult and painful.
The Importance of Stepping Outside Your Family's Comfort Zone
Six Caregiving Advocacy Tips I'm Learning All Over Again
The six caregiving advocacy tips I’m learning all over again come with compliments from my mom. She’s experienced some health challenges over the past few months, so my siblings and I are advocating on her behalf. During my years as caregiver for my young son with chronic medical needs, my husband and I gradually discovered six caregiving advocacy tips that work in any caregiving situation.
