Thank you, holiday season, for generating major motivation for our beautiful little people to read and write. When my children come home from school this afternoon I will ask them to write a Christmas wish list. Iāll grin as I watch their uncharacteristic enthusiasm for literacy. My oldest, the perfectionist, will ask for help with … Continued
Yesterday I had the pleasure of speaking with a family friend, a rabbi. I asked him to explain the holiday of Hanukkah along with its traditions and celebrations. He explained that the holiday of Hanukkah commemorates a time (2,180 years ago) when G-d empowered the ancient Israelites to defeat the powerful Syrian-Greek army. The army, … Continued
I will never forget his question. My transition students and I were on a nature trail walk and it was a particularly rocky section. One teen who was totally blind opted for sighted guide, so I offered him my arm. We all strolled on and chatted; all except this one, typically talkative, teen. “What’s on … Continued
I guess you could say Iām as inspired by the holidays as I am by Emily Colemanās blog series: “A Holiday Approach to the Expanded Core Curriculum“. Take, for instance, Emilyās advice to have your child ask family members about their careers in the blog post, āCareer Education for the Holidaysā. This is where I … Continued
Yes, itās a substantial transition. One that repositions our children from the familiarity and comfort of home or daycare in the summer, to brand new classrooms, a different mix of student-peers, unfamiliar teachers, and more intense studies. But donāt fear, the transition from summer break to school can be done well with a little preparation … Continued
Can it be true? Is it really time for back to school? It seems like the summer just started and here we are at the start of another school year. I hope you all were able to use some of the tips on the summertime activity posts we did on our summertime blog party with … Continued
Buying parents a few minutes of rest? Am I a bad mom? No, simply striving for emotional well-being. After all, we parents must prioritize our own emotional health in order to best meet the needs of our children, particularly because our job responsibilities include repeatedly diffusing tantrums and providing around-the-clock care. Not a job for … Continued
We are pleased to introduce you to Irwin Ramirez who will be blogging for us this summer. Irwin is completing his Masterās Degree in computer science and is working as an intern for the American Foundation for the Blindās web department. He will be sharing his experiences and perspective as a young adult who is … Continued
I am no stranger to the theme of independence. My husband is a member of the United States Air Force. We live on an American military base in Japan. I can’t leave my house without being reminded of the independence I have been gifted, for I live alongside those who protect it and sacrifice for … Continued
By Felicity Dryer Today we are posting a blog written by Felicity Dryer who is sharing her thoughts on technology. Every parent, particularly those raising a special needs child, wants not just the best, but the very best for their child. With special needs technology advancing at such a rapid pace, the possibility of reaching … Continued