by Ellen Stumbo | Parenting, Podcast
Studies suggest as special needs parents we’re more likely to struggle with mental health issues, yet this is something that is really hard to talk about. Nobody wants to be the one dealing with depression, anxiety, or trauma, but we do. This is a conversation...
by Ellen Stumbo | Disability, Parenting, Podcast
It seems that making new friends is harder as an adult. There are also seasons in life where friendships seems lacking or we feel especially isolated. When it comes to friendships and special needs parenting, it feels as if we often feel isolated or lacking in...
by Ellen Stumbo | Disability, Podcast
When special needs families go to church they do not always have positive experiences. While there are families who have found churches who are supportive, encouraging, and inclusive, this unfortunately is the exception. In today’s podcast Erin and I talk about...
by Ellen Stumbo | Disability, Parenting, Podcast
How do you talk to your kids about their disability and when is the right time to do it? Join Erin and me as we talk with Tara and Tonia Christle about how to approach this subject and when. Erin and I knew we wanted the Christle twins to join us and bring their...
by Ellen Stumbo | Disability, Podcast
Join us today as we talk about issues of marriage and parenting kids with disabilities. Erin and I were joined by our husbands! It was really fun for us to record this episode. I loved having their input and perspective. When we began recording, the guys said they...
by Ellen Stumbo | Disability, Parenting, Podcast
Join Erin and I for a mini episode of the Unexceptional Moms podcast as we talk about creative Christmas gifts for kids with disabilities. Finding toys for our kids can be challenging as some of us have kids who are hard to buy for. Listen to the show: Have you left...