This past Sunday I had the honor of doing something I love, and that was to speak to other Mamas of children with Down Syndrome at a Women’s Motivational Tea. It was a small, intimate group of women that wanted to be in a room with other Moms who are traveling on the same path […]
Today, I find myself in a dark place, a place filled with sadness, frustration, anger and pain! So today, I forgive myself for my sadness! Special Needs Mamas I wrote this for you, for us…FOR ME! Where do I go from here? I can’t seem to find the right words, the right path to help […]
I feel this very way right now. As we are working through my son’s IEP and I am reading progress reports. I am sitting here questioning what if I spent more time encouraging my son to read, what if I spent more time doing math problems with him, what if I spent more time playing […]
This quote is so true, isn’t it? SIT DOWN! I mean doesn’t’ it piss you off when you are telling your kids to do something and they are not paying attention? I mean we even tell our dogs (we are dog lovers) to sit down to teach them something. Not that I am comparing kids […]
Day 14: Create Your “Happy” Playlist and Play It Often So here is Day 14 of “14 Days of Loving Yourself”, and we are talking all about your “Happy” playlist. Yep you know that playlist of the 80’s music (well that is what’s on mine). The music you play when truly no one is around […]
On our 2nd Facebook Live Show, we have a discussion on why we need to help the IEP team and society as a whole, not look at our children through a Deficit-based lens. The way an IEP is designed and implemented to be meaningful, as well as effective is based on which lens the team members use […]
So excited to share this new collaboration with my friend and parent of an awesome child with Down Syndrome Brian Herndon. We are excited to announce our new Facebook Live Talk Show Down Right Capable Show. This show was created to help change the way others view Down Syndrome, by highlighting their capabilities rather than their disabilities. […]
What an amazing non-profit run by two amazing ladies. A mother/daughter team Jen and Jordan. Let me tell you a little about what their non-profit is about: Born Just Right’s mission is to build creative solutions that help kids with differences live a more enjoyable life. We believe giving kids design and STEM […]
Moms I know you are tired! You are physically and emotionally drained. I know because I am feeling the same way! But I want you to know…. I see you constantly juggling appointments, therapy visits, school meetings and let’s not forget the household chores. I see you sitting in doctor or therapy waiting rooms when […]
Happy Earth Day! Today will be a fun day for children all across the country as they learn about how they can save their earth. They will watch movies, read books and do some fun hands-on activities. Worksheets: But as I searched the web for a free simple worksheet for my son with special needs […]