Today wasnt so bad
I still had to pretty much drag Nove out of bed, but at least it wasn’t a fight. She was being very clingy so she had to hug me as I tried to walk us into the living room. Then, she wanted help (no,...
View ArticleShe just wasn’t home
last night was Nove’s 2nd grade Christmas concert. This is the 3rd year she’s performed with her class on stage with the lights, the audience, the noise. She’s typically done okay in this situation,...
View ArticleSanta’s little helpers drive a fire truck
About 2 weeks ago I got a call oen a Sunday evening from someone who said they were with our local charity organization that supplies food and gifts for the less fortunate during the holidays. She said...
View ArticleSoft Clothing launches today! Free Tee Shirt too!
They have a ton of sales and their clothing is awesome! My daughter who has tactile issues liked the tee shirt she got from Soft Clothing. It’s a red short sleeve shirt and it has everything they say...
View ArticleLike stars on Earth Disney movie review & giveaway! Part 2
This film brought me to tears. Several times. The misunderstood child breaks my heart thanks to the experience I’ve had with my own daughters. * I am writing the review while watching the film, so...
View ArticleSeeking feedback and review of new clothing line Soft
I want to pass along this opportunity for professionals to help do an important product review and offer feedback for a line of clothing geared for kids with sensory differences. Here’s the info,...
View ArticleGuide dogs for kids with special needs
The services and guiding that a therapy dog can give to kids with special needs We think of dogs being pets and companions, but they can also serve a specific purpose through a job. Dogs can do many...
View ArticleSNKTR Project Launch radio show with Jenn and Julie!
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...
View ArticleComing through the fog, an interview with author, Tami Goldstein
Today, I interviewed Tami Goldstein who has written Coming Through The Fog, in which she shares her recommendations for other parents as she tells the story of Heather, her daughter’s, functioning...
View ArticleAre Your Kids Afraid Of Storms And Other Noise?
Having two kids with different reactions to storms and other loud noises made me wonder how other children react. Are my kids any different than yours? Come find out what my facebook groups said about...
View ArticleSpecial Needs Kids and Hospitals
Julie and I talked about how to figure out when our special needs kids are sick enough to take to the doctor. We came up with some ideas that might help you explain to hospital staff who your kid is...
View ArticleVisual Timers and Your Special Needs Child
I’ve heard it a million times and I’ve experienced it myself with my own two girls; visual timers are the most effective thing when it comes to helping a special needs child understand and cope with...
View ArticleChristmas Traditions with Family
Every year during the holidays, the ARC of Sedgwick County produces the Lights on St. Paul. This year, they are open November 28 – December 29. We’ve gone nearly every year for the last 5 years. We...
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