How we approach our kids will affect them for the rest of their lives!
Have you read the book,Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff–and it’s all small stuff ? Chapter 8 is only about 1 page long. The information is strait to the point. And…… the point is to do nice stuff without expecting something back. The point is to enjoy the feeling of having done something out of the […]
What Is Bullying? Bullying has been in the news for a few years now. The biggest headlines were a young man being outed by secret video in his dorm room and a gang teen girls beating the hell out of another teen girl at a party. As parents, we are probably well aware that bullying […]
Can’t Do Yoga? That’s what I thought too, but you can, and I can too. I was given a month’s membership to http://www.myyogaonline.com/ and at first, I wasn’t sure I should do it. I have some major skeletal issues, but I’m also sick of not feeling strong and knew I had to do something! Then when I […]
Positive Reinforcement in Parenting When we think of discipline, we’re probably thinking of methods that are actually negative reinforcement. Punishment fits into this category, as do some consequences that are enacted in a negative way. But, positive reinforcement fits into this picture and it’s easier than we think. While some of you will be pissed off […]
I recently wrote a review of several books about helping kids deal with their emotions and the behaviors that result from them. After posting the review about the RJ books by Author, Julia Cook, I was contacted by the author and personally thanked for sharing my experience.
Yesterday, despite several technical glitches, Julie and I were able to do our first radio show which explains how we are moving forward with Special Needs Kids Talk Radio. There are three aspects to what we are calling “the project”. The blog – we want to include personal stories and helpful information related to […]
I’m usually very laid back and easy going. But since before Christmas 2012, I’ve been annoyed by everyone. Not just a little bit either. My co-workers, my kids, my mom, and even my darn dog. With that said, know that there is snark, sarcasm, and some stress involved in the making of this post and […]
The more things change, the more they stay the same. My ex’s job has changed so many times I’ve lost track. The time he’s able to spend with the girls seems to dwindle more and more over time. Here’s a post from last year on a particularly frustrating weekend. Things are still the same even […]
We found these helpful resources last year that are worth looking at again. They may offer help and information for you and your special needs child. Games: Mouse Trail Fun animated online exercises to help kids with autism (likely for any child) Exercises: Fernridge Press Therapy for Behavior Problems, Learning Problems, ADD and Autism. General […]
Back in September, I asked this question. And the same subject has come back up in our home again. My daughter attempted to go back to school yesterday even though she clearly has a kick ass cold. It didn’t go well and her teacher made some comment about it being clear she didn’t feel well. […]