Tag Archives | special-needs

Parents Refuse To Take No For An Answer When Son Is Diagnosed With Incurable Disease.

Beverly L. Jenkins | Jan 22, 2022

Everything was going well in Iris Schultz's first pregnancy until her 20-week ultrasound, when doctors grew concerned about her son's development. Little Hunter wasn't growing...

Wisdom

Please Stop Sharing Disability Pity Posts On Social Media

Love What Matters | Jan 20, 2022

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Animals

15 Adorable Pets With Special Needs Who Are Here To Steal Your Heart

Beverly L. Jenkins | Jan 18, 2022

Anyone who has ever loved a pet with special needs know that they're just as cuddly, sweet, cantankerous, and demanding as any other furry friend,...

Talents

Meet “The Parkinson’s Painter,” The 78-Yr-Old Using Art To Inspire The World.

Kelsey Bjork | Jan 4, 2022

Norman Greenstein didn't start selling his paintings until 2018, but he's been an artist his entire life. His notebooks from high school were always filled...

Wellness

‘I won’t let you die, Gunnar.’ I was heading towards end-stage illness.’: Son of quarterback, Boomer Esiason, advocates for others with cystic fibrosis, ‘I now live the miracle’

Love What Matters | Dec 14, 2021

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Teen Surprises BFF With Special Needs In Best Way — Then The WWE Joins The Fun!

Kelsey Bjork | Nov 20, 2021

Charles "CJ" Thompson Jr. and Shanquis are the definition of #friendgoals. The two met in CJ's senior year of high school during their first period...

Make Me Smile

“The Best Part Of My Day.” 6-Yr-Old Forges Unlikely Friendship With Sanitation Worker.

Kelsey Bjork | Nov 10, 2021

Elbert Berry sees lots of familiar faces on his route as a sanitation worker, but his newfound friendship with a little girl with special needs...

Make Me Smile

“A Special Sister.” Man Pens Touching Tribute To Late Sister And Now We’re Sobbing.

Abby Bowman | Nov 6, 2021

Losing anyone you love is devastating, but it can be especially hard if they are a beloved sibling. Erik Sydow shared precious memories of his...

Wisdom

‘Teach your children to be kind. It’s so simple. Ignorance isn’t bliss.’: Mom encourage others to see children with special needs differently, ‘It’s a beautiful thing’

Love What Matters | Oct 25, 2021

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“This Is Community.” Teen Gets Best Gift After Her Snow Globe Collection Shatters.

Kelsey Bjork | Oct 20, 2021

The only thing Janae loves more than her slow globe collection is people, both friends and strangers. Born with a rare genetic disorder called Williams syndrome,...

Make Me Smile

Parents Give Son With Special Needs The Best Gift And His Smile Is Melting Hearts.

Beverly L. Jenkins | Oct 15, 2021

Since he was just a toddler, Danny has loved anything that uses a remote control. Danny was born with a brain bleed and a genetic...

Wellness

“This Certainly Is The Hardest Battle.” Army Dad Sets Out On 1,200-Mile Trek To Save Daughter’s Life.

Kelsey Bjork | Oct 15, 2021

Chris Brannigan is on a mission to help save his daughter's life, and he'll stop at nothing to make it happen. When 9-year-old Hasti was...

Wellness

‘She looks so mad!’ As perfect as she was, I couldn’t help but laugh.’: Mom ‘so thankful’ her daughter is ‘healthy, strong’ after shocking Oligohydramnios diagnosis

Love What Matters | Oct 11, 2021

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Baby Undergoes Same Rare Brain Surgery As Her Dad Almost 3 Decades Later.

Beverly L. Jenkins | Oct 9, 2021

As the old saying goes, "Like father, like daughter." Charlotte Misko takes after her dad, Zeb Misko, in many ways. In addition to having her...

Wellness

Preemie Kept Alive In Sandwich Bag Defies Every Odd To Start School.

Kelsey Bjork | Oct 6, 2021

Darcey Clegg had a rough start in life, but you'd never know it just by looking at her. At 45 years old, her mom, Gill...

Innovation

Teacher Builds Special Trolley So Blind Students Can “Explore The Outside World.”

Kelsey Bjork | Sep 19, 2021

"Special education teacher" isn't just Cikgu Azam's job title... it's a testament to his passion for helping others. Before discovering his calling, Cikgu earned a...

Parenting

‘Why isn’t anyone congratulating me?’: Woman gives birth to baby with Treacher Collins Syndrome, ‘Our normal is different, but I wouldn’t change it for anything’

Love What Matters | Sep 17, 2021

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15-Yr-Old Born With Rare Muscle Disease Becomes Extraordinary Concert Cellist.

Kelsey Bjork | Aug 28, 2021

Valentina Irlando was born with a rare muscle disease, but that hasn't kept her from pursuing her passion for music. At 15 years old, Valentina...

Make Me Smile

Strangers Rally To Help Teen With Special Needs Find Beloved Discontinued Toy.

Kelsey Bjork | Aug 21, 2021

When 18-year-old Josie Wheel of Coventry, England, turned to social media to help her sister Rosie, she was hoping to get a few replies. She...

Wisdom

‘My daughter Penny is not a ‘mistake.’ She is perfection.’: Down syndrome mom explains the difference between ‘inclusion’ and helping people ‘belong’

Love What Matters | Aug 18, 2021

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Animals

Meet Peabody, The World’s Smallest (And Most Adorable) Rescue Horse!

Beverly L. Jenkins | Aug 9, 2021

We believe the right home exists for every "unwanted" pet out there. It's just a matter of finding the right one! Back in May, a...

Heroes

‘My son’s teacher recently friended me online. I came upon a picture of her with a sign that read, ‘I said YES!’ She’s already married, so it struck me as odd.’: Mom thanks ‘hero’ teachers

Love What Matters | Aug 7, 2021

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‘Alright, I’m cutting open! Get ready.’ The doctor yelled, ‘He’s out!’: Mom rejoices NICU warrior for ‘beating the odds,’ says ‘He’s the strongest person I know’

Love What Matters | Aug 7, 2021

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‘She was born without hands, feet, or a mouth. We cried all the way through her file.’: Couple pursues special needs adoption, ‘She is truly remarkable’

Love What Matters | Aug 5, 2021

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Tag Archives | special-needs

Parents Refuse To Take No For An Answer When Son Is Diagnosed With Incurable Disease.

Please Stop Sharing Disability Pity Posts On Social Media

15 Adorable Pets With Special Needs Who Are Here To Steal Your Heart

Meet “The Parkinson’s Painter,” The 78-Yr-Old Using Art To Inspire The World.

‘I won’t let you die, Gunnar.’ I was heading towards end-stage illness.’: Son of quarterback, Boomer Esiason, advocates for others with cystic fibrosis, ‘I now live the miracle’

Teen Surprises BFF With Special Needs In Best Way — Then The WWE Joins The Fun!

“The Best Part Of My Day.” 6-Yr-Old Forges Unlikely Friendship With Sanitation Worker.

“A Special Sister.” Man Pens Touching Tribute To Late Sister And Now We’re Sobbing.

‘Teach your children to be kind. It’s so simple. Ignorance isn’t bliss.’: Mom encourage others to see children with special needs differently, ‘It’s a beautiful thing’

“This Is Community.” Teen Gets Best Gift After Her Snow Globe Collection Shatters.

Parents Give Son With Special Needs The Best Gift And His Smile Is Melting Hearts.

“This Certainly Is The Hardest Battle.” Army Dad Sets Out On 1,200-Mile Trek To Save Daughter’s Life.

‘She looks so mad!’ As perfect as she was, I couldn’t help but laugh.’: Mom ‘so thankful’ her daughter is ‘healthy, strong’ after shocking Oligohydramnios diagnosis

Baby Undergoes Same Rare Brain Surgery As Her Dad Almost 3 Decades Later.

Preemie Kept Alive In Sandwich Bag Defies Every Odd To Start School.

Teacher Builds Special Trolley So Blind Students Can “Explore The Outside World.”

‘Why isn’t anyone congratulating me?’: Woman gives birth to baby with Treacher Collins Syndrome, ‘Our normal is different, but I wouldn’t change it for anything’

15-Yr-Old Born With Rare Muscle Disease Becomes Extraordinary Concert Cellist.

Strangers Rally To Help Teen With Special Needs Find Beloved Discontinued Toy.

‘My daughter Penny is not a ‘mistake.’ She is perfection.’: Down syndrome mom explains the difference between ‘inclusion’ and helping people ‘belong’

Meet Peabody, The World’s Smallest (And Most Adorable) Rescue Horse!

‘My son’s teacher recently friended me online. I came upon a picture of her with a sign that read, ‘I said YES!’ She’s already married, so it struck me as odd.’: Mom thanks ‘hero’ teachers

‘Alright, I’m cutting open! Get ready.’ The doctor yelled, ‘He’s out!’: Mom rejoices NICU warrior for ‘beating the odds,’ says ‘He’s the strongest person I know’

‘She was born without hands, feet, or a mouth. We cried all the way through her file.’: Couple pursues special needs adoption, ‘She is truly remarkable’

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