God Doesn’t Give ‘Special Children’ to ‘Special Parents’
Almost every parent of a child with a disability I know has been told at some point that, “God gives ‘special children’ to ‘special parents.'” I hear some parents find this sentiment comforting, but the majority of us just roll our eyes....
What Working Options Do Parents of Kids With Disabilities Have?
I recently resigned my job as the Parenting Editor for The Mighty. Having a full-time job and caring for two kids with disabilities (insurance, waivers, therapies, medical care, specialists, IEP meetings) was all too much. My part-time options — options that pay...
Dear Choir Teacher, Are You Really Including My Child With a Disability?
On Monday, my kids had a choir concert. My daughter — who uses a wheelchair — rolled herself confidently to the stage, full of energy and a smile on her face. Then she took her place. Behind the piano. Completely out of sight. The other kids also took their place — on...
7 Things I Want for My Children With Disabilities
We live in a world where disabled individuals are often marginalized, ignored, and excluded. I worry that my kids move and live in a world that often sees them as simply “less” because they are disabled. So this is what I want for them: 1. Acceptance I want...
Ellen Stumbo writes and speaks about finding beauty in brokenness with gritty honesty and openness. She's passionate about sharing the real – sometimes beautiful and sometimes ugly – aspects of faith, parenting, special needs, and adoption. Ellen’s writing has appeared on Focus on the Family, LifeWay, MomSense, Not Alone, Mamapedia and the Huffington Post.