Different Dream Living Blog
As Long as I Can Walk I Will Walk
One lesson I learned from my father’s long battle with multiple sclerosis is that as long as I can walk, I will walk. That lesson impacts every day of my life.
How to Find a Trauma Therapist
These steps can help adults find a trauma therapist to help them recover from childhood trauma. It’s not as hard as you might think.
Living Well Despite Adversity
Author Harriet Cabelly is at Different Dream for an interview about Living Well With Adversity, her book for caregivers and parents of loved ones with special needs.
11 Back to School Special Needs Posts for Parents
Back to school special needs posts can be hard to find, so Different Dream has compiled 11 that have been featured on the website in the past.
5 Tips to Prevent Isolation in Special Needs Parents
Isolation in special needs parents is a common side effect of caregiving for kids with disabilities. Here are 5 tips to help you connect with other people.
Why God Allows Children to Suffer
I don’t know why God allows children to suffer, but his word shows me to how to respond to suffering when it comes.
3 Special Needs Transition Techniques for a New School Year
These 3 special needs transition techniques can make the beginning of a new school year easier for you, your child, and everyone in the family.
2 Universal Special Needs Stresses
Across 1 ocean, 7 time zones, 2 cultures, and in 2 different languages, I discovered 2 universal special needs stressers moms grapple with: time and assurance.
My Child has ADHD and the School Can’t See It
What to do when a child has ADHD and the school can’t see it? During the last school year, Trish Shaeffer dealt with that question and discovered resources and strategies to pass along.
Special Needs Mom, You Can Say No
Special needs Mom, you can say no. Sheri Dacon learned the hard way after her son was diagnosed with autism. Here are her tips about how & when to say no.