Raising kids with different needs is hard. We make it less lonely.
Faith-based tools and real talk for mixed-needs families —
from a mama who gets it.
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You’re not failing. The system just wasn’t built for your family.
Most parenting advice assumes all your kids are wired the same way. They’re not. And when one-size-fits-all stops working, the guilt fills the gap.
At The Whole Family, we help mixed-needs parents build a family culture rooted in faith — one that actually fits the family you have.
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About Terrie Hellard Brown
“We all want to see the next generation on fire for God. But when you’re parenting kids with vastly different needs, the typical discipleship advice falls flat. You need practical tools that work for YOUR family—not someone else’s ideal.”
–Terrie Hellard-Brown
I’m Terrie – missionary, author, mom of four (three neurodivergent), and founder of The Whole Family and Hypurpley Publishing. I’ve been parenting in the trenches, on the mission field, for over 30 years. Everything here comes from what worked in our home.
Terrie and her husband Dave serve in Thailand with Ethne Global Services, a mission organization with opportunities for short-term and long-term service in 18 countries. Learn more at EthneGlobalServices.org.
Mixed Needs Mama
A Podcast
Parenting neurodivergent and neruotypical kids under one roof? You're not alone. Join Terrie Hellard-Brown for honest conversations about building family cultures that work for mixed-needs families. Real talk for parents raising neurodivergent and neurotypical kids together. Practical tools, biblical wisdom, and grace for the chaos—from a mixed-needs mama who gets it.
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