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Our Updated Meal Planning Routine // Ep. 056

  This is episode 56, and today I’m sharing my updated meal planning routine! It’s been almost a year since my first episode about meal planning, back in episode 11, and I’ve made some changes since then! Why? Well, because what works for us keeps evolving. Maybe like me you want to think about what … Read more

Categories PodcastTags decision fatigue, family, grilling, meal planning, podcast, routinesLeave a comment

How to Reset a Bad Day & Recover after a Meltdown // Ep. 16

  Bad days can happen for small reasons (like burning dinner) or big reasons (like everyone being home for the foreseeable future as a result of the coronavirus threat). In this episode, Sandra shares 5 ways to reset a bad day. Many of them take only a few minutes, but can totally turn your day … Read more

Categories autism, family stress, Self-CareTags autism, family, meltdowns, self-care, special needs, stress2 Comments

Spring Clean Your Digital Life

  Feeling overwhelmed by your digital life—social media, a full inbox, and the noise that never seems to end? Join me for a five-day email series that will help us spring clean our online habits! In this series we’ll talk about: How our brains and lives are changing as a result of our constant connectivity … Read more

Categories Self-CareTags current events, family, self-careLeave a comment

The Third Key to a Calm Christmas: Responding to Others’ Expectations

I hate not living up to someone else’s expectations. That will happen a dozen times at least in the next few weeks. When we can’t make James sit still at the dinner table. When we he and I can’t make it to every church event. When he won’t smile for the family picture. It isn’t … Read more

Categories Family, Special NeedsTags autism, Christmas, expectations, extended family, familyLeave a comment

God’s Purpose in My Child’s Disability

  My sister Syble has Down syndrome, so when our family goes out to eat or out anywhere, people notice us. Sometimes they stare. Sometimes they smile. Sometimes they just look away. Young children may ask questions or point. It becomes so expected we don’t even notice it anymore. But our son James has autism, … Read more

Categories Special NeedsTags autism, family4 Comments
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Being a special-needs parent can feel lonely.

Sandra provides support and encouragement for special-needs parents so they know they aren't alone on this journey.
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Caring for Yourself As You Manage Other Peoples’ Emotions // Ep. 059

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6 Ways to Increase to Your Step Count // Ep. 58

Picking a Bible Study/Bible Reading Plan // Ep. 57

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Our Updated Meal Planning Routine // Ep. 056

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Celebrating the Sabbath as Abiding Caregivers // Ep. 055

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How to Get Unstuck as You Work toward Your Goals // Ep. 54

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Begin as You Mean to Go On // Ep. 053

Books Read in 2021

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Favorite Books of 2020 // Ep. 52

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Caregiving Characters and Comforting Stories We Love, with Katie M. Reid // Ep. 51

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I’m Sandra Peoples. I’m a pastor’s wife and a special-needs mom. But to be honest, those descriptions weren’t my plan A. Click here to learn more about my journey.

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