Reaching Families in the Wilderness Family Matters reaches parents in the lonely wilderness of extreme challenges – with the hope and healing of God’s grace! Every parent embarks on the […]
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That same anxious feeling we might get driving a car whose gas tank is almost on empty with the red danger light blinking, is how we feel when we’re […]
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A while ago I receive a newsletter keeping me informed of the latest legislation, informative classes, and ways to help people with disabilities. The reason I keep informed, is […]
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Seldom, as a parent of an adult child with special needs, do I get to “see” my son at a distance. He is always up-close and right by my side […]
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One of our most frequently asked questions here at Family Matters by parents is on the subject of discipline. In this series, we will break Grace Based Discipline down into […]
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“My child is perfect!” I’d say most of us with a child who has special needs have NEVER said that. I know I haven’t. I do remember one spunky, lively, […]
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Years ago I went through the process of becoming the guardian for our (at the time) 18-year old son. Joey (now 32) has a number of physical, mental, and health […]
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The recent visit with a dear friend was highlighted with the phrase, “I can’t say this to too many people.” Our hearts shared openly knowing we’re on the same […]
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Life as we knew it was about to change – again. Along with our “special needs” young adult son and two school aged daughters, we began a series of […]
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As a young mom, I longed for some me time, some free time at the end of a day. Raising a son with special needs and two daughters was a […]
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