Holiday Survival for Special Needs Parents christmas holidays special needs parenting

We had a wonderfully low-key Thanksgiving this year. Lots of food, lots of fun, and lots of downtime–the perfect combination for this introverted mama. And a recipe for success for Joey, who can get a little overstimulated and a lot grouchy when life is turned on its ear, even for fun...

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Finding Jesus: An excerpt advent christmas finding jesus the worthy walk

“Mom, we lost baby Jesus. I can’t find him anywhere!” You’d think this statement would have come from one of my kids, but no, it was me, a 30-something grown-up, calling my mom to cry about a missing Fisher-Price toy. Somehow among the decorating, baking, shopping,...

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May I have your attention pleaseā€¦ book christmas devotional finding jesus loving jesus

Hello, old friends. It’s been a while. I’ve missed you! I hope this holiday season finds you well and full of anticipation for the weeks to come.

As you may know, it’s been a tough season in the Epling house. I have missed this little corner of the web we share here, but my time...

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