Autism awareness and acceptance -Jaki Mathaga
A friend recently reminded me of her first encounter with me. We were having a parent training session on autism, about how to continue the learning process at home. The discussion diverted to autism acceptance as the key to seeing change in your child, when she remembered what I was like 5 years ago. She…
Read MoreBaby Nadya – My special gift from God
A BabyLove Network Interview with Adam Hussein Adam, Independent Social Development Consultant. BLN: Tell us a little about your daughter? Adam: My daughter’s name is Nadya. She turned 7 years old on 31st March this year. She’s really special and is the most precious thing that ever happened to me. My life has never and…
Read MorePut God at the Center of The Family
I am constantly amazed at just how God created man, then later a woman for companionship. These two make a couple, and out of this union God raises a family. To put God at the CENTER of family therefore seems only sensible. Being a wife and a mother has given me the most joyous and…
Read MoreDisabled parents: where to find personal assistance services to prepare effectively for parenthood
For parents with disabilities, the memorable phrase “it takes a village” is more than just an idyllic hope. In the United States, it’s the law. In the landmark 1999 Olmstead v. L.C. ex rel. Zimring case, the U.S. Supreme Court officially mandated community support for disabled families. Subsequent public debate has focused attention on a…
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