source This is a guest post from Dina. Communication. It is a HUGE part of who we are as people. So, when you’re a parent and you live with one or more little people who are learning to communicate, it can be an amazing and fun process to watch develop over time. But what about communication struggles? Before I became a mom I worked for six ...
Disabilities
When we dreamed about a family, my husband and I never imagined the challenges that we would face. It wasn't in our plans to have children with diagnoses and disabilities. But, none of this was a surprise to God. He knew that our children would need us; and we would need them.
This blog was started to encourage and help families, especially those with challenging children. While reading these posts, I pray that you will find ideas to implement in your home. Secondly, I pray that you will find hope and encouragement knowing that you are not alone. Finally, we pray that God will use Our Story to encourage you.
Questions You Must Ask Your Child Before He or She Opens a Present
source My kids love to open presents. I cringe at the thought. Sounds crazy that I wouldn't love the experience just as much but in reality I fear the gift-opening time. What shocking statements will my children make upon seeing the objects that have been gifted to them. Especially Bubs and Little Man with all there "struggles." ...
Creating a Thanksgiving Chain of Blessing
Last year we created a "Chain of Praise" during the month of Thanksgiving. During supper each evening, everyone shared one item of thanks and wrote them on a strip of paper. Then on Thanksgiving, we read through the entire list before eating. This year, I wanted to do another chain but I knew that with the kids being a little ...
How to Go Beyond the Story When Reading a Book
source A few days ago, I was reading the story Green Eggs and Ham to Little Man. It is a childhood book that is referenced in movies, sitcoms, jokes, and general conversation because of its classic story line. Many can quote pieces from this book. Do you like green eggs and ham? I do not like them, Sam-I-am. And because of the popularity ...
Worshipping with a Special Needs Child
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Welcome to Our Story: An Update #2
Yesterday I updated you on Bubs' diagnosis-filled story along with Sweet Pea's. Today I want to fill you in on Little Man and Peanut. Let's start with the "easy" one. Peanut The baby of the family is now 2 1/2. As much as it breaks my heart, we don't have a baby anymore. (When people tell you it goes fast, they aren't kidding.) He is ...
Welcome to Our Story: An Update #1
For the last few weeks on this blog, we have been focused on preparing for the preschool school year. I pray that it has been extremely helpful in guiding your steps. We have also discussed the importance of independent play among other tidbits. And while the blog posts go on, so does our life. So much has happened in the last three months. ...
One Thing that We Have Done Right
Pin It In my attempt to be real with you, I feel like I share a lot of yuck. The many areas in my life that I struggle with anxiety, anger, bitterness, frustration, and overall lack of self-control. I peel off the mask and show how God is working in my life. Today, I am going to share with you the complete opposite. Now, ...
Need Sensory Input? Jump!
This popular post has been update: https://parentingtoimpress.com/2025/04/simple-sensory-strategies-to-help-kids-focus-and-calm-down.html ...
This is Not Normal
Pin It This is one of the very first posts that I made to this blog, over four years ago. Bubs was just 4 1/2 years old at the time (January 2009). So much has occurred since this post but the reality is that Sensory Processing Disorder still affects us. I pray that our story will lead you to answers and encourage you on your journey. We ...