September is a fantastic month for many reasons, right? School is back in session, so routines are getting back to normal. Football and Friday night lights have kicked into high gear. The hot Alabama temps are finally dropping to a simmer. And… you’re holding a super special issue of River Region Parents in your hands!
In this month’s issue, we aim to honor and encourage our special needs community, plus offer advice on how we can all support them along their journey! First, Sarah Lyons shares advice on Talking to Your Kids About Disabilities, followed by Rebecca Hastings’ article, How to Support the Special Needs Family. Each one helps us adults and our children better come alongside these special families with love, understanding, and encouragement.
Also, our Special Needs Resource Guide is a comprehensive tool full of national, regional and local resources to help families navigate the challenges they face in providing the very best care for their child. You’ll find advertisements throughout this issue, and highlighted in the guide, for agencies and businesses desiring to help your family navigate the waters of raising your extraordinary child. You are not alone in this journey.
If the phrase “it takes a village” applies to parenting in general, consider how much more our special needs moms and dads could benefit from our embracing this idea. Whether watching your friend’s son for a few hours so she can have a much-needed break or speaking a kind word to a stranger when you see him struggling with his daughter in the grocery store, we can all play an important part!
Enjoy this month’s issue, and please share it with someone you know who needs encouragement today. Have a wonderful September!
