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March 12, 2026

Surrendering What You Thought It Would Be

Surrendering What You Thought It Would Be
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Parenting a child who has special needs is a unique journey filled with challenges and joys. Sara Clime joins Jim Daly to discuss some of the things she's learned while raising her son. Plus, John and Danny give you some ideas for how you can help a parent who has a child with special needs.

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