I Love When You Smile
Inspiration and Action for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Special Needs
Sometimes we Forget to Take Care of Ourselves
Caring for a child with special needs can be overwhelming at times. Our deep desire to do everything we can to assist our child and give them the best life possible can cause us to neglect our own needs and well being. Yet, unless parents and caregivers take good care of themselves, they cannot manage the long-term commitment required to care for a child with special needs. In addition our sadness, guilt, and disappointment in having a child with special needs can impact our desire to be in a place of peace, joy and love with our child.
Inspiration and Advice
The DVD, “I Love When You Smile: Inspiration and Action for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Special Needs” will feature parent’s and caregivers’ stories, advice from professionals in a variety of fields, and information from the real front-line experts - the children themselves.
Positively Effect Your Relationship
This down-to-earth DVD will help parents utilize their dreams and desires to enhance their well-being, which in turn positively affects their relationship with their child.
Partners
“I Love When You Smile” is being developed by Tremain Media and Ted Kuntz, M.Ed. in association with the University of Victoria’s, Innovation and Development Corporation. Ted is a psychotherapist and best selling author. His book, “Peace Begins With Me” is based on his own journey of a father of a child with disabilities. Most recently Ted was featured on the Inside Story on 630 CHED radio in Edmonton. A five segment program on parenting, Ted shared his experience and advice on parenting a child with disabilities.