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Welcome to Specialness, the YouTube channel where love, resilience, and the extraordinary journey of parenting a special needs child take center stage. Hosted by Kim and Jeff Kribs, this heartfelt podcast-turned-video-series invites you into their world as they share their unique story, from adopting their son as a baby to navigating the joys and challenges of raising him into adulthood.Through candid conversations, touching anecdotes, and moments of humor, Kim and Jeff explore what it means to build a family filled with compassion and strength. Whether you're a parent, a family member, or s
Specialness hosts Specialness Pod, a kids show with 20 episodes published.
After one of our Instagram reels reached more than 180,000 views, hundreds of parents shared their stories, challenged the statistic, and started one of the most meaningful conversations we've ever had.In this episode, w
After nearly a year away, we're back.What was supposed to be a simple three-day getaway turned into one of the hardest seasons we've faced as special needs parents.The day before our trip, our son Cason suffered a devast
In this episode, we talk about the emotional aftermath of travel, how even the best vacations can take a toll—and what recovery looks like when you're caring for someone with special needs. From unexpected triggers to th
Buckle up—this is the one where everything went sideways.In this raw, emotional, and at times chaotic episode, Kim and Jeff recount a whirlwind 24 hours that took them from hopeful to heartbroken. What started as a routi
We’re calling this one Episode 8.5 — a special edition update from Jeff.Life doesn’t always go as planned — especially when you're raising a child with special needs. In this honest solo update, Jeff shares why there was
"It’s Mental Health Awareness Month… but where is the awareness?"In this powerful episode of Specialness, Kim and Jeff open up about the realities of living with mental illness in the family, especially when your child’s
"We’ve done everything right. But that still wasn’t enough."For over two years, Kim and Jeff Kribs have been fighting to secure basic SSI benefits for their son, Cason—who is intellectually disabled, legally under guardi
"Autism destroys families."That’s what Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said—and we had to respond.In this powerful and emotional episode, Kim and Jeff unpack their reaction to RFK Jr.’s comments about autism, disability, and the v
"We were doing everything we could for our special needs son… but what about his brother? "In this heartfelt episode of Specialness, Kim and Jeff open up about the emotional journey of raising their neurotypical son, Jac
"When you’re raising a child with special needs, the whole family feels it."In this emotional episode of Specialness, Kim and Jeff open up about what it was like raising their younger son, Jackson, alongside his older br
🎙 Specialness Podcast – Season 2, Episode 3What keeps a marriage alive when life gets unthinkably hard? For Kim and Jeff Kribs, it’s faith. In this deeply personal episode, they open up about how their belief in God has
"We had dreams for our life, for our child, for our future… then reality hit." In this episode of Specialness, we open up about something every special needs parent feels—but not everyone talks about: grief. Grief for th
"The divorce rate for special needs parents is 87%. Here’s why we’re still standing." Welcome to Season 2 of Specialness! One of the biggest questions we get is: How have you stayed married for 30 years while raising a s
"When your special needs child becomes an adult, everything changes—but not in the way you expect." In this episode ofSpecialness, we’re reflecting on the last five years of Cason’s life—from turning 18 to where he is to
"When Your Child Turns 18: Guardianship, Medical Battles & The Harsh Reality of Adulthood" "Becoming an adult means freedom—but what if your child will never be able to live independently?" In this episode ofSpecialness,
"What do you do when you’re told your child is 1 in 740 million?" In this episode ofSpecialness, we dive into one of the most pivotal moments in our parenting journey: receiving the results of Cason's genetic testing. Th
“We never imagined we'd be here—new medications, new doctors, and facing words we hoped we'd never hear." In this emotional episode of Specialness, we dive deep into the life-changing moment when our son’s diagnosis of s
When your child is in crisis, you expect the hospital to step in immediately—but what happens when you’re left waiting?In this episode of Specialness, we recount a terrifying hospitalization where our son Cason faced lit
What would you do if your child began hallucinating and acting completely unlike themselves? In this episode of Specialness, Kim and Jeff share the raw and emotional journey of navigating their son Cason’s worsening symp
Parenting a child with special needs is a journey unlike any other. In this episode of Specialness, Kim and Jeff recount the emotional rollercoaster of discovering their son Cason’s diagnoses, from ADHD to pediatric onse
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