One of the Risks of Avoiding the Subject
Sensei Harrison Huff ( The Bully Proof Sensei ) and author of the soon to be released book Bullies Suck, warns parents to be aware of silent messages they might...
Advice
5 Ways to Make Time for Yourself
5 Ways to Make Time for Yourself 1. Do something out of your comfort zone Try something new once a month (more than once a month is okay, too). It...
Language and Literacy Learning: Success With Technology
Language and Literacy Learning: Success With Technology The playing field for emergent language and literacy learning may be more level than ever for children with complex communication needs. Technologies designed...
Supporting Teen Behavior and Loving Relationships
Supporting Teen Behavior and Loving Relationships What happened to my loving, cooperative child? Many parents of children with special needs find themselves frustrated when their tried-and true strategies stop working...
Real Moms Share: Why Lola Won’t Be Going to School This Year
Today is the first day of school for kids going to school at the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ISBVI). Normally, Lola would be waking up at...
Cooking With Kids: Spooktacular BOO BARK Breakfast Yogurt
Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum! Spooktacular BOO BARK Breakfast Yogurt Looking for some healthier option for the popular “Boo Bark” that’s trending on some social media sites? We decided to...
Strategies for Great IEP Meetings
I have attended countless IEP meetings and worn various hats: mother, friend, advocate, and professional. The most difficult were, without a doubt, those IEP meetings for my (now 20-year-old) daughter....
Tips from a Tutor About Reading
Reading When we think about educating our children, special needs children included, there is no more important skill than being able to read. Reading helps us understand the world around...
Expectations: How Far Have We Come and What to Expect for the New School Year
Expectations As we head into a new school year, I am excited for all of the potential, but I can’t help but reflect on the past year, too. Our baby...
Biggest Concerns That Kids Have About Going Back to School
Back to School Going back to school should be an exciting, yet naturally somewhat of a nervous time for kids. But preparing your child for success by applying the following...