By Shari McMinn
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. (1 Corinthians 13:4–7 ESV)
While the above passage, known as part of the Bible’s “Love Chapter,” may be well known to you and me, walking it out in a family with unique learners can be a challenge. When our children feel loved by us, they trust us more, which hopefully, soothes their emotions and helps regulate their behavior. You may already know that protecting, trusting, hoping, and persevering are required to love your sometimes challenging child, but what should that look like every day so he or she feels and understands the love you have for him or her?
Well, the following are my suggestions, based on my experience of raising a number of unique children who encompassed the whole spectrum from special needs to highly gifted:
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