Category Archives: Families

The five kids I’m most concerned about this fall

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Dr. G

Based upon my observations from thirty years as a child psychiatrist, here are five groups of kids I’m most concerned about this school year. Continue reading →

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Seven ways to support kids with anxiety about the coronavirus

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Dr. G

What can parents do to support the mental health of their kids amidst talk of the coronavirus in the weeks and months ahead? Continue reading →

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The legacy of a faithful servant

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Dr. G

How could you ask for a better finish to your life than to be sharing God’s word in front of God’s people in the middle of God’s house? Continue reading →

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How any church can “Make ‘M Smile”

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Dr. G

Make ‘M Smile represents a great model for a summertime special event to share God’s love with kids and adults with a broad range of disabilities. Marie Kuck and her team have developed a model for a celebration that churches of all sizes might easily replicate, with each event taking on its own unique flavor from the sponsor, the event venue and the mix of participating disability-related organizations. Continue reading →

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Are we “pro-family” to families from the church?

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Dr. G

Surely the church can do more to support the caregivers in our midst. We shouldn’t have to wait for the government to take care of our own. Continue reading →

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Helping families discover their unexpected blessings

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Dr. G

Sandra has written a remarkable book that will be a great source of comfort and encouragement through revealing “the joys and possibilities of life in a special needs family.” Continue reading →

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The Refiner’s Fire

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Dr. G

I began to study what the Bible has to say about suffering and discovered it is more of a gift than I ever understood before. Continue reading →

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The quiet ministry of a special needs grandparent

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Dr. G

How many grandparents quietly, day in and day out, without fanfare or special recognition provide an irreplaceable blessing through the care they provide to children with disabilities? Continue reading →

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YOU Want ME to Run the Special Needs Ministry? Cindi Ferrini

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Dr. G

BUT, if your church is considering getting a Special Needs Ministry off the ground, here are some things to consider for choosing the right person to get that ministry going: Continue reading →

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Going to church as a family on Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Dr. G

Our mission is successful when all families have the opportunity for memories of attending church together to form the foundation of their Christmas traditions. Continue reading →

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