The Waiting Game
It happens to every parent at some point. Your child is ill, your in a hospital or doctors waiting room just waiting for someone to give you an answer. That’s where I am today only I have the mixed blessing of being at home waiting in front of my computer instead of an emergency room …
Orange you glad you smiled?
Oh no, not a bad joke just look at those kids!! They sure do look like they are having fun!! Your kids can have fun too and for a good cause! Citrus lovers from around the world including the United States, Canada, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan are invited to submit …
Thanks for the memories Marlee
Well tonight was the end of the road for Marlee but think about just how far she made it and you can’t help but be proud – and hopefully she is as proud of herself as we are of her. Who knows whether she’ll ever see this but if you do Ms. Matlin – you …
Dancing with the Stars Junior Edition
Ok did you see that cute 13 year old Brandon and Brittany?? Oh my goodness they were amazing and Brittany is deaf in one ear. It’s the Marlee effect (ok obviously not but hey!) in the next generation. I was so blown away by their performance I had to share. I do love this little …
If your child is treated with stimulants for ADHD please read this
There are many children with a diagnosis of ADHD, some concurrent with other issues. A new study from the American Heart Association however is showing that a basic test should be done on our kids taking stimulants for their ADHD. The American Heart Association believes that all of the estimated 2.5 million children taking ADHD …
Alaska’s Governor has 5th child, a son with down syndrome
Governor Palin, Congratulations to you and your husband and happy birth day to Trig Paxon Van Palin! With that, we take this opportunity to also welcome you to the amazing country of Holland. You’re very familiar with the Italy tour (having four older children) and I want to assure you that your time in our …
8 hour meals….(*apologies to Rachael Ray) Barbequed Country Style Ribs
As the parent of a special needs child I am frequently out and on the road at doctors appointments, IEP meetings and after school special activities. Rachael Ray may be the queen of the 30 minute meal – I’ve become the queen of the 8 hour meal! The crock pot is my hero! I throw …
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Originally written articles covering topics from early intervention to transition planning, resources, commentary and current events related to parenting special needs children by a mom with twenty years of experience.
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