The Extraordinary (or dreaded?) Holiday Season
A few years ago our family attended a chili cook off and trunk-or-treat at our church. It was a week before Halloween and we all looked forward to the tradition [...]
Saying Goodbye to an Extraordinary One
While parents would all prefer their children outlive them, we know that’s not always the case. And even more so with our extraordinary children that have a shorter life expectancy. [...]
For The Kids Who Often Take a Back Seat
John was not cooperating during his therapy session. Tired after a long day at school, he wasn’t interested in having any demands placed on him. His therapist decided to pull [...]
Potty Training Special Needs Children. You gotta believe, and persevere.
First off, this is not a secret guide that has solved all the trials with potty training a special needs child. Sorry, no magic bullet as each of our extraordinary [...]
Our Silver Linings Playbook
After I wrote about aggression last week, I wanted to chase it down quickly with something lighter and more positive. I tried writing this post several times, but my week [...]