How to Reflect On Your Year Meaningfully
When it gets to be this time of year, we go from quiet Thanksgivings to a veritable bell ringing at midnight on Thanksgiving that signifies the start of the Christmas…
Elizabeth’s Journey
How to Tend to Special Needs Child on Thanksgiving
Raise your hand if you cannot believe we are one day away from Thanksgiving, the official unofficial beginning of the holiday season. I feel like I just shut my door…
Elizabeth: Graduating From High School!
I know that most of you know our story. I know that most of you know that our beautiful Elizabeth has two disorders. And I know you know that our…
Wrapping Up the First Year of College
So hard to believe that Elizabeth is finishing her first year at her college program. I am so proud of her and all she is doing and all she is…
“Stop & Teach”: Achieving Independence for Your Special Needs Child
I thought that maybe I would give everyone an update on how Elizabeth is doing in her life. ELIZABETH IS 20 YEARS OLD NOW. AND SHE IS IN A COLLEGE…
Setting Goals & Defining Independence for Your Special Needs Child
I wanted to write about finding strength and the positive. I feel like I need to write about this because so much of the time, when you have a child…
5 Tips for “Conference”
If your school is anything like ours, you are nearing the coveted time called conference night. You may have already had yours. I used to solely rely on these times…
Halloween Guide for Kids with Sensory Needs
This year for Halloween, Elizabeth is simply going to pass out the candy with me or perhaps with a friend by her side. She is not dressing up for the…
Elizabeth: Mindfulness
I know we have all heard the term Mindfulness. And we are all made aware of the good of “being in the moment.” To be “in the moment” requires that…
Planning for Summer a Full Season Ahead
I have a friend who is quite spontaneous. From the last minute requests to meet for coffee to quick trips with her children, it is all done at the last…