From Terri Mauro,
Your Guide to Parenting Special Needs.
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We all need a little inspiration now and then ... or maybe every day. Here are eight quick ways to find it.

1. Surf these inspirational websites. Honestly, can you ever read "Welcome to Holland" too many times?

2. Read these tales of families coping with special needs. Set aside a little time each day to share their stories.

3. Bless My Special Child: Prayers and Insights for Parents is full of prayers for the special challenges faced by families of children with special needs. Use them in daily meditation, or whenever you need particular help.

4. Watch one of these movies about people with special needs beating the odds.

5. Subscribe to a magazine like Exceptional Parent for a monthly dose of ideas and inspiration.

6. Set up Google News Alerts to e-mail you news articles about special needs issues and diagnoses you're interested in. You'll get some good information as well as some inspiring personal stories.

7. Visit these special-needs oriented humor websites for some spirit-renewing laughter.

8. Watch your kids. Aren't they just amazing? There's nothing more inspirational than that.

Where do you get your inspiration? Answer our poll question and join the discussion.