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Many women have a certain idea of what they think their husband should do as a homeschool dad, and I'll say it doesn't usually match what the husband really does. Veteran homeschool moms have learned how to best thrive in that situation and have some practical tips for you today!

Many women have a certain idea of what they think their husband should do as a homeschool dad, and I’ll say it doesn’t usually match what the husband really does. Veteran homeschool moms have learned how to best thrive in that situation and have some practical tips for you today!

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Wendy Hilton is a co-owner of HipHomeschoolMoms.com lives in the South with her wonderful hubby and 3 great special needs kiddos. She’s a Christian, homeschooling, work-from-home mom. She’s homeschooled for 17 years, and I love encouraging moms who homeschool their special needs kids!

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Moms of special needs kids can feel very alone from symptoms to diagnosis to ongoing care. My guest today, Wendy Hilton, is a mom of three with special needs kids. Wendy is one of the Busy Mom Writers and she's here to encourage you and share her journey.

Moms of special needs kids can feel very alone from symptoms to diagnosis to ongoing care.  My guest today, Wendy Hilton, is a mom of three with special needs kids.  Wendy is one of the Busy Mom Writers and she’s here to encourage you and share her journey.

More About My Guest

Wendy Hilton is a co-owner of HipHomeschoolMoms.com lives in the South with her wonderful hubby and 3 great special needs kiddos. She’s a Christian, homeschooling, work-from-home mom. She’s homeschooled for 17 years, and I love encouraging moms who homeschool their special needs kids!

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Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Special Needs Child – “Looking back, I can see that I wasn’t making myself clear. My family and friends simply thought I needed reassurance and encouragement. They didn’t realize I was warning them that I literally. could. not. keep. going. any. longer. I tried to explain to them in words what I needed, but I couldn’t. I really couldn’t quite admit it to myself, and I certainly couldn’t figure out how to put it into words for someone else to hear. So I gave up. I quit trying to explain it to them. I hung in there…”

Things Not to Say to Moms of Special Needs Kids – “In my almost 20 years as the mom of a severely autistic daughter, I’ve been questioned, judged, accepted, ignored, loved, rejected, and just about everything in between! I’ve also learned a lot. One of the things I like to do whenever possible is help and support other moms of special needs kids. But lately, I’ve realized that a great way to help special needs moms is to share some of my own experiences with moms who don’t…”

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