Success: At the teacher’s conference, I found out that the kids did a great job this year, but I was heartened to hear that Zoe is not just a great kid, she’s also a good friend and learning to have a heart of compassion. She was on the monkey bars one day when her best [...]
I debated about whether or not to post something today. I was considering, even, doing a blog post a day in April, about autism, to educate you on the progress that is being made with real science to help and cure kids who have actual pain and disorders thanks to autism. I don’t think I’m [...]
This month, I’m going to be focusing on autism, but more about that tomorrow. So my lessons posts may or may not cover both the girls, for now. Meanwhile, today I want to share my gratitude. It hit me as a friend was discussing her struggles, how blessed I am, with my children. And while [...]
I keep getting information on the so-called “autism awareness month,” but since I don’t support Autism Speaks, I refuse to light it up blue. But that said, as the mom of a child with autism, and as a member of a community that already affects 1 in 88 children, and if trends keep consistent, may [...]
Talk About Curing Autism now is hosting a biomed conference on April 6, 2013, at Penn State Great Valley in Malvern, PA, 8AM-5PM EST. Sign up by 2/15 to get your ticket for only $20. $35 if you buy online after that, and includes “Get the Real Help Now Workbook”. Local families looking for biomed [...]
This week I need some good reminding about hope, and this is why, mamas with special kiddos, I cannot stress enough WHY YOU NEED SUPPORT! You need, specifically: women friends family, or friends who are like family other mamas who have kids with the same disabilities as your children Now, life has been really hectic, [...]
My latest posts at my other gig: 10 Ways to Reboot Autism Parenting in 2013 : Ready for more hope? Need to re-energize and renew how you raise and treat your child with autism? These tips will help refresh and renew a spirit of hope in you! Autism Family Wins Vaccination Settlement : A family in [...]
It’s amazing when you see a child make strides. Last week, we decided to put a “different” shirt on our daughter. You see, the only shirts she’ll wear are those skin tight ones made for working out and skiing, racer-back tank ones in the summer, mock turtlenecks with long sleeves in the winter. Hubby said, [...]
One of the beautiful things about parenting children with disabilities is that the little, tiny triumphs can make your whole day. And when you have a hand in that, you feel like the Greatest Mommy in the World. I experienced one of these last week. Zoe was having a hard time getting down to bed [...]
Mayer-Johnson has published a gift guide, broken down by disability or price, for children with special needs and learning disabilities. Check it out: Mayer-Johnson’s Gift Giving Guide
