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November 2025 | Things Worth Your Time
Books, essays, podcast episodes, and more that I think are worth your time, plus recent cultural news that I’m paying attention to in the month
What’s Happening to Special Education Right Now Is Alarming
I’ve watched, in my own lifetime, how educational access has increased for kids with Down syndrome and other disabilities. Life expectancy for people with Down syndrome has also
Responding to Cringey Questions Without Oversharing Your Child’s Disability Story
When people don’t understand your child’s disability—or when they make comments or ask questions that cross a line—it can be tricky to know how to
How to Handle Awkward Questions About Disability
TAKE THE NEXT STEP PODCAST E9 — Awkward questions about disability happen. Here’s how parents can respond. Carrie Hahn, a pediatric speech-language pathologist and mother,
When a school asked, “Who’s missing at the game?” the whole community changed.
This Alabama high school’s decision to create a sensory-friendly section at their football games offers a beautiful glimpse of what a world of belonging looks
The Help Disability Parents Actually Need (But Rarely Ask For)
TAKE THE NEXT STEP PODCAST E8 — Asking for help shouldn’t feel impossible. In this episode, Jordan Arogeti, CEO of SupportNow, joins Amy Julia Becker
Grief and a Disability Diagnosis
Grief. Guilt. Exhaustion. I’ve heard lately from parents who are tired, grieving, hopeful, and wondering how to keep moving forward. Matthew Lyle Mooney joined me
You Were Never Meant to Do It All
REIMAGINING THE GOOD LIFE PODCAST S9 E3 — What is the good life? Is it a life marked by money and success and achievement? Or a
October 2025 | Things Worth Your Time
Books, essays, podcast episodes, and more that I think are worth your time, plus recent cultural news that I’m paying attention to in the month
What If I’m Just Exhausted? {Questions from Disability Parents}
TAKE THE NEXT STEP PODCAST E7 — Q+R: How do I take care of myself and avoid burnout? How do I make sure siblings aren’t overlooked?
PSA: Trick-or-Treating and Disability
As I think about Halloween, I keep coming back to what makes it so magical for our kids—not just costumes and candy, but being part
Does Dementia Diminish the Image of God?
Does dementia diminish our worth? What happens to the image of God in us when a mind changes, fades, or forgets? Is disability the same
“I’m so delighted that my kids have Down syndrome.”
“I’m so delighted in the fact that my kids have Down syndrome and that I get to know them and love them. It feels like
From Deficit to Delight: Changing the Disability Narrative
TAKE THE NEXT STEP PODCAST E6 — What if one powerful way to advocate for your child is simply to delight in who they are?
When the Church Tries to Fix What God Calls Good
REIMAGINING THE GOOD LIFE PODCAST S9 E2—What if disability isn’t something to fix, but a way to see God and one another more clearly? Theologian
Why I’ve Been Silent This Down Syndrome Awareness Month
It’s the middle of October, Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and I have done nothing to acknowledge this fact. We didn’t walk in a Buddy Walk.
Disability & Belonging: “We Aren’t Us Without You”
TAKE THE NEXT STEP PODCAST We all long to belong. But for many families experiencing disability, true belonging can feel out of reach. In this
When You Want More for Your Family (and Your Life)
I would like to wave a magic wand and make the pain and discomfort of this life go away. And yes, I mean that in
