Different Dream Living Blog
A Special Needs Dad’s Wish for His Son
What does the loving special needs dad wish for his adult son? The beautiful answer to that question can be found into today’s DifferentDream.com post.
5 Caregiver Support Team Essential Ingredients
A caregiver support team is necessary for parents of kids with special needs. Mike Woods says these 5 ingredients are caregiver support team essentials.
Special Needs Aftermath: Joy Amidst the Sorrow
The special needs aftermath parents experience after a child’s diagnosis can bring sorrow. Here are 4 ways parents can find joy for the entire family.
5 Special Needs Tips for a Happy Holiday
Happiness is not a given for families of kids with special needs. Sylvia Philips offers 5 special needs tips for a happy holiday that work at her house.
Special Needs Acceptance, Not Judgement
Special needs acceptance isn’t easy to give or get. Maggi Gale tells how she failed to show special needs acceptance though she craved it for her child.
Special Needs Confidence Boosters
All kids need confidence boosters now and then. This post offers 6 confidence boosters tailored for kids with special needs.
Holiday Stress Relievers for Moms of Kids with Special Needs
Holiday stress affects not only kids with special needs, but also their parents. Here are 3 holiday stress relievers to make the season brighter for moms.
No More Vacant Special Needs Dads
Too many special needs dads become vacant dads because of parenting stress. Jeff Davidson’s No More Vacant Dads initiative encourages them to be present.
Happy Thanksgiving, Little Town on the Prairie
Main Street of my little town on the prairie: Camp Crook, South Dakota in 2007 My husband and I weren't looking forward to our first Thanksgiving as parents of a baby with special needs. The little town on the prairie where we lived was 750 miles from the University...
Special Needs Respite: How to Start a Program
Special needs respite is a concept that needs to sweep the country. This post details first steps and provides resources churches can use to make it happen.









