Welcome to 31 Days of Support for Your Special Needs Parenting Journey!
I’ve been blessed with three beautiful children, the oldest of whom has special needs.
My desire is to share what I’m learning in my own personal journey of special needs parenting, encouraging others walking a similar path.
If you’re not the parent of a special needs child? You’ll be able to catch a glimpse into the world of special needs parenting, receiving insight into how you might be able to reach out to support them.
Here’s a Sneak Peek into the series…
- Support in the Journey: Accepting Help and Utilizing Resources
- Weary in the Journey: Encouragement for the day to day struggles
- The Balancing Acts of Special Needs Parenting: Solutions for difficult questions/situations
- Dangers in Special Needs Parenting: How to Guard Against Them
- Moments on the Journey: Personal, heartfelt stories offering hope and inspiration
- Learning along the Journey: The importance of educating and equipping yourself
- Supporting Each Other in the Journey: Friendship and involvement in the special needs community
- Focusing on Fathers: My husband sharing his perspective as a special needs dad
- Giveaways
Whatever your journey, you're invited to follow along!
Click on a link below:
Day 1—This Journey Our Life {An Introduction}
Day 2---Embarking on a Journey
Day 3---Accepting Your Path
Day 4---A Crucial Step {The Importance of Early Intervention}
Day 5---The Place Where All Are Welcome {Five Minute Friday}
Day 6---Weekend Wrap-Up {Special Needs Links}
Day 7---A {Sunday} Scripture
Day 8---Receiving Support from Others {Friends and Family}
Day 9---The Importance of Joining a Support Group
Day 10---Three Different Types of Support Groups
Day 11---The Mystery of You: Communication Struggles {A Poem}
Day 12---On Choosing Life {Five Minute Friday}
Day 13---Weekend Wrap-Up {Special Needs Links}
Day 14---A {Sunday} Scripture
Day 15---The Importance of Friendships Within the Special Needs Community {part 1}
Day 16---The Importance of Friendships Within the Special Needs Community {part 2}
Day 17---Supporting Each Other in the Journey {Dangers of Comparison in Special Needs Community}
Day 18---Nurturing Your Marriage Along the Journey
Day 19---Taking Time to See {Five Minute Friday}
Day 20---Weekend Wrap-Up {Special Needs Links}
Day 21---A {Sunday} Scripture
Day 22--Learning from Others Walking the Journey
Day 23--Book Review: A Different Dream for My Child
Day 24--Book Review: Different Dream Parenting
Day 25--An Interview with 3 {Special Needs }Moms
Day 26--GIVEAWAY {Finding Glory in the Thorns, book and Nothing Is Impossible, CD}
Day 27--Weekend Wrap-Up {GIVEAWAY Links}
Day 28--A {Sunday} Scripture
Day 29--4 Dangers in Special Needs Parenting
Day 30--Broken Hearts Along the Journey
Day 31--My Greatest Support
Hi Rachel! What a wonderful topic. I know this will help so many moms. Excited to follow along.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to meet you, Jessica--glad to have you follow along! =)
DeleteI look forward to reading more. My youngest has special needs and it's always great to see how others are doing on their journey.
ReplyDeleteYes, I think we can learn so much from one another as we walk similar journeys. Glad to have you follow along! =)
DeleteGlad to see this topic, which is close to my heart as well. I have 2 sons with special needs, which I am blessed with but at times gets so challenging for me, since I am at home with them everyday. There is never enough support and education that us mothers can give to one another. I am also doing a series but mine is on raising a large family in today economy. Feel free to stop and say hi. http://serasnapshot.blogspot.com/2012/10/31-days-of-sarah-chronicles-raising.html
ReplyDeleteLook forwards to reading and getting to know you more. :)
Nice to meet you! Thanks for taking the time to stop by, and I hope the series will be a blessing to you.
DeleteEnjoyed stopping by your blog as well, and following your series. =)
Blessings,
Rachel
We are blessed to have a special needs son and I am thankful for your encouragement.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking time to stop by...and for your kind comment. I've been blessed in meeting other parents and looking forward to following along in your journey!
DeleteBlessings to you,
Rachel