How to change a NO to a Yes: Advocating for your child with special needs

Advocating for your child

The Stress of Advocacy In addition to the typical day-to day activities of homework and extracurricular activities, I have the physical and emotional stress of knowing that my thirteen year old daughter is very dependent on my decisions for her success in the world. Regardless of my parenting at home, my two sons will be [...]

How To Deal With A Bully: Old School vs. New School

bullying

Yesterday I came across this anti-bullying article by fellow blogger, “Wacky Dad.” His approach to parenting is refreshing and comical. His articles often reflect back to a time where the world seemed less consumed with “baby on board” bumper stickers, hand sanitizer and Baby Einstein and more focused on self-sufficiency and the good old “two [...]

Individualized Education Program: Getting the best for your child

9 steps to write an effective IEP for your child

What happens when we disagree? A look at parents and educators getting together at school meetings… Not often, but sometimes, when we gather a team together of parents and professionals to discuss the educational needs of a child, we don’t always agree.  You can be meeting at your child’s school to discuss any number of [...]