What’s in a name? How our kids got their Catholic saint names and why it matters
Where did the Wilkens kids get those weirdo names, and why? All your questions answered here…
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How we (fake) toddler Montessori at home with a special needs child
A peek into Oscar’s new big boy, Montessori(-ish) play space. What we love about Montessori is that it empowers him to take ownership, to easily express his preferences, and to engage with his environment and his family.
#7QT: Seven things about the first (normal) week of school
Ever wondered how we do what we do? Here’s a #7QT look (Seven Quick Takes) at a typical week in the life of Team Wilkens.
Miriam’s First Communion
More than a year ago, a ridiculous dream formed itself in my heart. On May 5, 2018, it actually happened.
Three Good Things, or the vacation that wasn’t
Help doesn’t come when or how we want it, but it’s there. You can always find Three Good Things.
A Sabbath year
A few weeks ago, I got an email from another special needs mom, someone I don’t know directly but who knows many of my friends. She got in touch with me because someone had suggested taking her son to Lourdes, which made her remember our upcoming pilgrimage, which made her get in touch to ask…… Continue reading A Sabbath year
