For the parents of special needs kids with Jessica Hurlbut

Did you know that Pardon The Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network? There are 29 podcasts for Christian parents within our network. Our guest today, Jessica Hurlbut , is the co-host of the popular Full Spectrum Parents podcast, a faith-based podcast for parents who are raising kids with autism. I learned so much from Jessica today and I know you will too. Whether you are raising a child with autism, down syndrome, learning disability or any other special needs diagnosis - you will be so encouraged by her story. Greg and Jessica Hurlbut are parents of five children: two autistic, two adopted, and one future president. Their heartfelt desire is to serve special needs families each week with a dose of help, a dose of humor, and a dose of hope. My favorite part is at the end when she encourages parents with a new diagnosis. As I think about what my sister has walked through with her son - I know she would echo what Jessica is sharing. She shares that all kids are a gift and that the pain and shock of the new diagnosis doesn’t last forever. In this episode, we chat about: How autism killed her perfectionism Public perception of families with special needs (how to judge less) What all children want - no matter how their brain works Encouragement for parents with a new diagnosis Enjoy! Courtney Chapters: (03:01) Life in Upstate New York (05:58) Family Dynamics and Motherhood Journey (09:03) Navigating Autism and Special Needs (11:59) Faith and Challenges in Parenting (14:59) The Role of Humor and Perspective in Parenting (18:14) The Journey of Seeking Solutions for Autism (20:11) A Shift in Perspective: From Fixing to Loving (22:34) Embracing Humility and the Gift of Children (24:46) Navigating Public Perception and Judgment (25:27) The Impact of Media on Parental Healing (28:15) Fostering Empathy in Children (30:18) The Importance of Compassion and Understanding (34:27) Words of Encouragement for New Parents (36:15) Finding Strength in God During Difficult Times Connect with Pardon The Mess: Christian Parenting Pardon The Mess Courtney DeFeo Get your 2024-2025 prayer journal, A Life of Faith Resources from today’s show: The Unbreakable Boy movie Connect with Jessica Full Spectrum Parents Podcast Unlimited Motherhood - Jessica’s book Pardon The Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Everyday Dose and use my code MESS for a great deal: https://everydaydose.com Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy