Category: Family Life
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Welcoming a Baby with Down Syndrome
Averie, a child with Down Syndrome, transformed her family’s life through love and resilience. Her parents, Richard and Marty, embraced her as a gift despite initial fears. They emphasize faith, familial unity, and the unexpected blessings that come with raising a child with disabilities, encouraging others facing similar challenges.
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Accessible Destinations with Special Needs Kids: Washington DC
Washington, DC offers accessible destinations, accessible transit, and sensory-friendly experiences that make family travel with special needs kids easier and more enjoyable.
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Managing Impulsive Behavior in Kids: Strategies for Parents
The post discusses the challenges of parenting an impulsive child, illustrated by the author’s son, Joel, who caused an explosion while experimenting with gunpowder. The author emphasizes the importance of co-parenting a child’s frontal lobe development through delayed gratification, structured rules, praise, and engaging activities to foster impulse control and maturity.
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From Impairment to Inspiration: A Life Transformed
At twelve, the narrator experienced sudden paralysis due to transverse myelitis, altering her life dramatically. Her parents provided physical care, but the narrator sought spiritual strength. Over time, she found resilience despite limitations, progressing to education and family life. The author aims to support and inspire others facing adversity through shared experiences.
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Training Up Your Child: Discover and Nuture Their Unique “Smarts”.
The post emphasizes the importance of training children according to their unique talents and “smarts,” rather than just teaching them knowledge. It differentiates training, which involves skill development through practice and modeling, from teaching. The author references Proverbs 22:6 and highlights eight types of intelligences, encouraging parents to nurture their child’s individual strengths.
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Practical Life Skills Rooted in Faith for Every Child—No Matter the Challenges
The article discusses essential life skills for children, particularly focusing on those with autism, to help them attain independence. It emphasizes the importance of teaching faith-based values, communication, problem-solving, and practical skills like cooking and money management. The author encourages patience and reflection among parents while nurturing their child’s growth toward adulthood.
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The Test in Adversity: Count It All Joy, Part 3
The passage emphasizes the importance of joy during trials, illustrating how testing reveals belief and strengthens faith. It recounts personal experiences with raising a child diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, highlighting frustrations and the need for wisdom through prayer. Ultimately, it stresses belief in God’s promise to grant wisdom amidst challenges.