For the parents of special needs kids with Jessica Hurlbut
Pardon the Mess with Scarlet Hiltibidal - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian Kids
Scarlet Hiltibidal and Christian Parenting
4.9 • 850 Ratings
🗓️ 27 February 2025
⏱️ 44 minutes
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Summary
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
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| 1:57.3 | Hey friends, welcome back to Pardon the Mess podcast. I'm your host, Courtney Defeo. Did you guys know? |
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