"Special Needs Dads"--does anyone even utter that phrase, that title, the recognition of THEIR journey, their ache, their stress, and their infinite love for their special children?? I have gathered for you some advice from seasoned, experienced and grounded fathers, who, if they could sit across the table with you, would share these words: From Joe Platnick, father to son, Stephen, age Continue Reading
The 11-ish Books I Plan to Read in 2015
1). The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown, Ph.D., L.M.S.W. Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are. I am reading this right now and it is digging into me in a good-hard and healing way. I highly recommend this book, especially if you are a (little or a lot of a) perfectionist. Even if you are not, there are powerful lessons about connection, vulnerability, Continue Reading