Tag Archives: Hidden Disabilities

It’s the hidden disabilities that keep kids out of church

Posted on July 23, 2018 by

The study found that the children most likely to be excluded from church are those with autism spectrum disorders and common mental health conditions – anxiety, depression, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder and ADHD. Continue reading →

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How a hidden disability kept one family from church

Posted on December 18, 2017 by

Some friends in a like-minded ministry have produced a wonderful video that illustrates the challenges one family impacted by a hidden disability experienced in maintaining their involvement at church. Continue reading →

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Going to church as a family on Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2016 by

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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Seven things I learned from our first 1,000 blog posts…

Posted on March 20, 2016 by

On the occasion of our thousandth post, I’ll share the seven most important takeaways I’ve gained since starting this journey with you in the summer of 2010. Continue reading →

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Do You Feel Like You’ve Achieved Dr. Mom Status?

Posted on January 23, 2016 by

Barb shares personal phases of study and comprehension to raising our children with challenges. Are you a Dr. Mom? Continue reading →

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Do genes associated with ADHD and depression predispose to success?

Posted on December 9, 2015 by

I observed that a disproportionate number of church leaders, especially senior pastors-met the criteria for having ADHD. Continue reading →

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Creating a more supportive church culture…one congregation’s journey…

Posted on November 8, 2015 by

We are in the beginning stages, but perhaps the most beautiful firstfruits have been watching the healing that goes both ways when parents who have been on the journey longer come alongside those who are just beginning to deal with these struggles. The support brings a sense of greater purpose to parents sharing what they have learned with others.
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Expert tips on teaching kids with ADHD…

Posted on August 11, 2015 by

Why should parents of kids with ADHD bother going through all the hard work and effort to make it to church each week and to worship with others? Continue reading →

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Do some disabilities predispose individuals for leadership?

Posted on December 14, 2014 by

I thought I’d share links to a couple of excellent articles for your reading pleasure that postulate specific advantages to two hidden disabilities in the formation of successful leaders. Continue reading →

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Kimberlie Zakarian…When an invisible disability meets pediatric bipolar disorder

Posted on August 21, 2014 by

During those times, not one person from the church we were at came to visit or pray with me. My guess is that they perhaps did not know how to handle mental illness. Walking those early years alone as a parent of a child with bipolarity led to depression and trauma on my part. This is the trauma many parents of children with hidden disabilities endure. Continue reading →

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