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For Better, For Worse in Special Needs Parenting

For Better, For Worse in Special Needs Parenting

by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Oct 24, 2019 | Books and Resources, Different Dream, Special Needs Parenting

For better, for worse. Today’s guest bloggers, Joe and Cindi Ferrini, have been learning what those words mean for their family for more than 4 decades. In their new book, Love All-Ways: Embracing Marriage Together on the Special Needs Journey, they share what...
You Are Extraordinary: A Celebration of Every Child

You Are Extraordinary: A Celebration of Every Child

by Jolene | Sep 19, 2019 | Books and Resources, Different Dream

You Are Extraordinary is the new children’s book Craig and Samantha Johnson have written to celebrate the uniqueness of all children. They sat down for an interview here at Different Dream to talk about the new book.  Would you tell Different Dream readers a...
Child First, Disability Second

Child First, Disability Second

by Mark Arnold | Sep 12, 2019 | Advocacy, Books and Resources, Different Dream

Child first, disability second. Guest blogger Mark Arnold explains how the order of those words can and should shift our perception of people living with disabilities and special needs. Once you read his words, you may want to share his wisdom to get the perception...
New Resources for Caregiving Parents and Their Kids: My Top 5 for a New School Year

New Resources for Caregiving Parents and Their Kids: My Top 5 for a New School Year

by Jolene | Sep 11, 2019 | Books and Resources, Different Dream, Special Needs Parenting

New resources for caregiving parents and their kids are popping up with increasing frequency. Today I’d like to acquaint you with my top 5 new resources for caregiving parents as the new school year begins. With the kids back in school, maybe you’ll have...
Caring for the Caretaker Is Essential

Caring for the Caretaker Is Essential

by Laurie McLean | Jun 13, 2019 | Books and Resources, Different Dream, Special Needs Parenting

Caring for the Caretaker isn’t self-indulgent, as guest blogger Laurie McLean knows. It is absolutely essential. That’s why Laurie is here to tell you about an amazing caring for the caretaker resource she’s compiled.   Parents of children with...
A Special Hope Podcast, Part 2

A Special Hope Podcast, Part 2

by Sarah Broady | May 23, 2019 | Books and Resources, Different Dream, Special Needs Parenting

A Special Hope Podcast is for the special needs and disability community, as guest blogger Sarah Broady explained in Part 1 of this short series. Today, she provides ideas guaranteed to increase your enjoyment of the podcast and get the most out of every episode. A...
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Jolene Philo is a published author, speaker, wife, and mother of a son with special needs.

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