I Do Not like Being a Special Needs Parent and That’s OK
I Do Not like Being a Special Needs Parent and That’s OK This morning was just like every other Monday morning. I went into my daughter’s room to wake her...
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How to set clear goals and plan naturally
#30: How to set clear goals and plan naturally [Click to Listen to Podcast] As parents of children with special needs, we have to be able to not only set...
Five New Year’s Resolutions
Five New Year’s Resolutions Dear Debbie, Sorry I haven’t been in touch for a while but, as you know, it’s been crazy with work, the kids and the million other...
Why Chores Are Good for Your Kids and How to Get Them to Do Them to Do It
One question most parents ask themselves is whether or not they should require their kids to do chores and, if yes, what is the best way to go about it?...
The “forgotten” part of parenting a child with special needs
In this episode, we’re talking about the “forgotten” part of parenting a child with special needs. In case you’re wondering what the “forgotten part” is….it is YOU. [Click to Listen to...
Liz Petruzzi 3 Things I Did Wrong… and 3 Things I Did Right!
Liz Petruzzi In 1989, I gave birth to our first and only child, a son. Joey was born with a rare, genetic syndrome called Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome. At the age of...
17 Most Popular Inspirational Quotes
We thought we would share with all of you some of the most popular inspirational quotes we have shared over the years. Many of these are from anonymous sources, some are...
Are You on the Fence About Early Intervention: A Therapist’s Perspective
Why Early Intervention? A Therapist’s Perspective… Early Intervention (E.I.) is AMAZING (in theory—admittedly, sometimes not in execution). As you probably know, it is a system (authorized in every state in...
Sometimes you just gotta laugh … and look at the positives!!
Sometimes you just gotta laugh … and look at the positives!! Erma Bombeck who was known as the patron saint of motherhood comedy said, “If you can laugh at it,...
Beyond the IEP Team: 6 Tips for Parent Participation at School
Parent Participation at School When you have a child with a disability, you’re often very involved with his education. You spend time on the phone with teachers, you’re an active...
