Tomorrow's a 'no' day, a needed reminder in parenting kids with special needs Our daughter Polly will turn seven years old Friday. She is fully included in the first grade of our neighborhood school, and is making expected progress according to her Individualized Education Plan formed by a team of teachers, therapists, and her parents because of her diagnosis of Down syndrome. Polly is thriving … [Read more...]
Special Needs Parents: I give you permission
Are you a parent to a child or children with special needs? If so, I have a message for you today. I GIVE YOU PERMISSION. I give you permission to be tired. I give you permission to cancel a therapy session. I give you permission to feel weak. When it comes to your child with special needs, I give you permission to allow a little grief to co-exist with other emotions like love and … [Read more...]