Have you heard her sneering, nasty thoughts? “Can’t get it together!” “Doesn’t do enough for her child!” “Babying him!” “Gosh, no one else complains at the school like that!” “So demanding! So chaotic! What a mess!” “If only those signs weren't missed, there might be a better outcome.” “Oh, my goodness! Should have caught that problem much sooner... Missed some important opportunities... … [Read more...]
Managing Our Own Special Needs: Perfectionism
You probably already know this, but the best way for your family to transform into psychos is to try to get them to church on time. And, when you're like us, raising kids with any kinds of special needs, the last 5 minutes before departure for church is the perfect time for your 10 year old to soil herself, deny it, and require United Nations-level negotiating skills to get her out of her beloved … [Read more...]
Tomorrow’s a ‘no’ day, a needed reminder in parenting kids with special needs
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...]