I have been chided for sharing too much information about my son and his needs. There are people who say, "This is his story to share. That is, should he choose to do so." Little do they know, our stories are tied pretty tightly. Then there is the flip side. There are those that want to know the whole scoop. Anything and everything. They think I'm not sharing enough. … [Read more...]
Appreciating the pit crew in special needs parenting
Appreciating the pit crew in special needs parenting Before parenting children with special needs... driving alone I know this statement will seem a bit counter-Christian. But sometimes I think all any of us are really trying to do is create mini kingdoms. People need to rule. We need to be noticed. We crave praise. And we need others to notice that we can actually handle our … [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...]