Real Moms Share: Deb Discenza
Deb Discenza shares about starting motherhood with a 10 week “Preemie”. Deb Discenza is an author who contributed to this issue’s “Real Moms Share” section. We asked her to give...
Parent Solutions
IEP Prep: Using the Mama Bear Strategy
I am an equal opportunity offender. I can’t help myself. I can be calm and collected in many intense business settings. However, when it comes to my son, hell hath not seen the furry, of my Mama Bear rage!
Ask Special Parents: Brushing Teeth
Brushing Teeth ADVICE NEEDED: I’ve been having battles with my 12 yr old son over tooth brushing – he will do anything to avoid it. Yes, it is a sensory...
Therapy Burn Out: Shifting Gears – When to Say When
I can still see myself sitting there with the other parents in the waiting room of the therapy provider. Each week we would gather to wait while our children were...
Ask Special Parents: Learning from Chores
Learning from Chores ADVICE NEEDED: My son is 2 years old and developmentally delayed. He has recently started showing interest in helping with putting his clothes away and I was...
Letting Go – Allowing Your Child to Be Independent – Accepting That They May Fail:
You pray, plan, and hope that your child can become independent. However, why is it so hard, when they want to claim it? My husband called me aside and in...
An Ode to the Exceptional Mom
Last week I was so excited: the weather was finally getting warmer, the sunlight beamed in our windows (maybe a little too early, but, it’s still nicer than starting and...
Healthy Summer Traveling
Healthy Summer Traveling It is important to take some time to plan ahead before you travel. This can be the deciding factor on how much you and your family will...
Ask Special Parents: Does Anyone Know Where to Purchase Swim Trunks for Kids That Are Too Big for Swim Diapers?
Does anyone know where to purchase swim trunks for kids that are too big for swim diapers? My son is 5; about 75 lbs and wears a size 8 boys....
Summer Camp Organization
Summer Camp Organization Summer fun for the special needs child requires lots of investigating and early registration. There are programs available to give your child some summer fun, but, they...
