Play I Notice Newness
Newness Game Let’s say you are on a path or a street that you have walked on many times before; a path to school, for example. Your child, however, is...
Parenting
Fall into Healthy Routines with Technology
Fall into Healthy Routines with Technology As summer takes a back seat to fall, the pace of life changes and routines, by necessity, become more structured. We at BridgingApps are...
Is It PLEP Or PLOP? for Present Level of Performance
Is It PLEP Or PLOP? for Present Level of Performance I was lost, frustrated and overwhelmed with my younger daughter’s IEP (Individualized Education Plan)! I started calling agencies for help...
What Special Education Teachers and Professionals Want You to Know
Special Education Teachers & School Professionals Teachers/School Professionals: what would you like to say to the parents of children with special education needs if you had the opportunity to speak...
Self-Confidence Begins in the Home
Self-Confidence Begins in the Home A child’s sense of self is shaped by every interaction he or she has, but it is shaped most powerfully by how they are loved...
The Fine Line between Raising Awareness and Oversharing
A Family Story– Since 2009, I have shared about the journey of raising our son, Wyatt, who has special needs. It started as a simple reply to a request for...
Top Three Creative Ideas to Keep Writing Skills Sharp During the Summer
Top Three Creative Ideas Keep Writing Skills Sharp During The Summer During the summer, many kids fall into the “summer slide” and keeping academic skills sharp takes a back seat...
Helping Kids Keep Healthy Teeth {Tip 4 of 31}
Better brushing leads to better results  I am a dentist working with children and adults who have special needs. I also train a program of post doctoral dentists who...
17 “Mom Approved” Gifts for Kids with Special Needs
I look for two key things when buying gifts for my son who has Cerebral Palsy. My main focus is finding something that he will successfully be able to use.
Bookshelf Essential: Parenting with Positive Behavior Support
Mom-Approved Bookshelf Essential Parenting with Positive Behavior Support: A Practical Guide to Resolving Your Child’s Difficult Behavior reviewed by Christine Goulbourne This is a book every parent of a child with challenging behaviors...