Marriages that weather the storms of life are a rarity. When we throw in the demands of caring for a child with special needs, most marriages just don’t make it.  We know as parents we need to invest in our spouse, but how do we do that when so much of our attention is devoted to our children with special needs? In Episode 70, we interviewed Todd and Kristin Evans on how they cultivate a healthy marriage.    Dr. Todd and Kristin Evans are award-winning authors, speakers, and parents of two children with complex needs.  Their new book, How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You ..read more

Last week my daughter snagged a copy of the Amazon Christmas catalog and began circling almost every toy on every page. I cringed because as a Christian parent, one of the virtues we all want to instill in our kids is gratitude. In Episode 69, boy mom, author and podcaster, Laurie Christine shares practical tips on how she cultivates a heart of gratitude in her kids.  Check out Laurie’s free printable activities for families called The Gift of Gratitude.  To learn more about Laurie, listen to her podcast, or purchase her newest devotional for preteen boys, Rise of the Enemy, visit: h ..read more

Sensory Processing Disorder is a condition where the brain has trouble receiving and responding to information that comes through the senses.  In Episode 68, we discuss our kid’s sensory challenges and the tips and tricks along the way we have picked up. Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org ..read more

In Episode 67, we answer a listener's parenting question. This episode's question: How to deal with your teenagers starting to be attracted to people, go on dates, and have crushes?   Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.    To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org ..read more

In Episode 66, we answer a listener's parenting question. This episode's question: How do you handle anxiety with younger children? Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org ..read more

Hope is a tricky word. We desperately want to have hope for our futures, but what do we do when our lives don’t go as planned?  In Episode 65, we share three lessons God has taught us on our autism journey and how God can breathe hope back into yours. Also, Jessica’s book, Unlimited Motherhood: Overcome 12 Limits that Overwhelm and Conflict our Hearts is now available for preorder on Amazon.  If you preorder a copy, make sure you send us a screenshot, as we are continually hosting giveaways for those who preorder throughout the next few months.  Click here to preorder now: https ..read more

Tonight, I found myself hiding in my car in the Walmart parking lot eating one too many sea-salted caramels.  We all have moments of overwhelm as moms and sometimes it’s good to bare our souls and be honest about it. In Episode 64, I share five confessions as a mom with a child on the spectrum and how God loves to show up in the middle of our fear and vulnerability.  Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org ..read more

The smell of fresh sharpened pencils is in the air… We all know what that means, BACK TO SCHOOL! Back-to-school season is stressful for every family, but special needs parenting takes it up a notch. In Episode 62, we share five back-to-school tips for parents to consider if they have kids on the spectrum. Also, make sure you enter our $200 Back-to-School Giveaway. We are giving away $200 worth of gift cards to help alleviate the financial strain so many parents are facing during this season from awesome stores like Target, Children’s Place, TJMaxx, and Amazon as a way to say thank you to all o ..read more

In Episode 61, we answer a listener's parenting question. This episode's question: How do I teach my soft-hearted child to be tough when people are mean? Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org   ..read more

Back when my daughter was first diagnosed with autism, I would have never admitted that I struggled with depression. I would just say I didn’t want to get to bed out of the morning. But as a parent, that was never an option.  In Episode 60, we wrap up our 4-part series titled, “Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and Keeping the Faith” by sharing candidly about our own struggles with depression and how we have learned to fight back.  Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfec ..read more