23 Texts Special Needs Parents Would Love to Get Any Day of the Week

A text message doesn’t take a lot of effort, but it can have a big impact.

We asked our Mighty parenting community what text messages they’d love to receive when they or their kids are having a particularly overwhelming day. Maybe you know someone who could use a few words of encouragement, a little reminder or a small favor. Go ahead — shoot them a text.

Here are 23 text messages parents of children with special needs would love to receive:

1. “Haven’t talked to you in awhile… How are you?”

2. “Saw your son at school today… He had a huge grin on his face!”

3. “Dinner is done, thought you deserved a break after this appointment-filled day.”

4. “Don’t be so hard on yourself.”

5. “Even if you can’t come, I wanted to invite you out tonight!”

6. “You’re not alone.”

7. “Let’s meet for coffee.”

8. “I know you’re overwhelmed, but you’re doing a great job.”

9. “I want to learn more about your child’s needs so you feel safe leaving her with me.”

10. “I’ll babysit tonight.”

 

11. “Loved watching your kid.”

12. “Just wanted to let you know I’ve been thinking of you a lot lately!”

13. “Life is tough, but so are you!”

14. “I get it.”

15. “I’m on my way over to help with whatever you need.”

16. “You’re an awesome advocate.”

17. “Play date? My kid is asking to play with your kid. I’ll bring the wine.”

18. “You got this.”

19. “We cleaned the house while you were at work.”

20. “I’m taking my kids to play at the park, would yours like to join?”

21. “You can do this!”

22. “I’m here if you need to talk.”

23. “Stop whatever you’re doing right now and read these words: You are enough.”