Different Dream Living Blog
Lessons from First Year EA/TEF Parents
Guest bloggers Katharine and Jake offer their own lessons from first year EA/TEF parents to you.
EA/TEF Awareness Month 2024
Jolene kicks off EA/TEF Awareness Month 2024 by explaining the rare condition and giving a preview of the month to come.
I Didn’t Want to Learn Hard Caregiving Lessons, but Now I’m Grateful
Jolene reflects on a lifetime of caregiving: “I didn’t want to learn hard caregiving lessons, but now I’m grateful.”
An Unexpected Christmas Gift
Sandy Ramsey-Trayvick has learned to see an unexpected Christmas gift in the lessons she’s learned through special needs parenting.
Creating Unique, Disability-Friendly Christmas Traditions
Guest blogger Kristin Faith Evans explains her methods for creating disability friendly Christmas traditions.
Surrendering our Children with Disabilities to God
Guest blogger Kelly Simpson explains how surrendering our children with disabilities to God can bring peace and comfort.
Practicing Gratitude in Hard Seasons
Jolene explains how, even though life was getting her down, the act of practicing gratitude in hard seasons has served her well.
Therapy is Not a Child’s Love Language.
Guest blogger Heather Braucher explains how she learned that therapy is not a child’s love language, even if it is a necessity.
Every Season Has Its Challenges and Joys
Jolene explains how a recent setback in her health has reminded her that every season has its challenges and joys.
Making an Autumn Sensory Fidget Box
Guest blogger Mark Arnold takes a journey to the magical world of making an autumn sensory box for his son with special needs.
Author Jolene Philo
