Last week I was able to attend an anxiety conference at UVU with a sweet friend. It was very serendipitous how it all played out, and for that I am grateful. Cause me and anxiety? BFFs, baby. BFFs. There are several things I’d like to share with you as to what I learned at the… [Continue Reading]
Master teachers come in all sizes.
Mar 18, 14 by Leave a Comment
This is how I picture it in my head. A loving Heavenly Father looking down at his earthly daughter and wondering why it’s taken her so long to learn patience. And contentment. And faith. Especially faith. He thought for sure that by now she would have learned what is truly important in this life. He’d… [Continue Reading]
Montessori Inspired Following Directions Activity
Mar 16, 14 by Leave a Comment
Each week we take Parker to my parents house for his daily lessons. My Mom works with him a lot on OT skills. This Tuesday however she changed it up some and created a Montessori inspired following directions activity. It’s important that Parker learn how to follow directions and complete tasks. He’ll be the first… [Continue Reading]
Special Needs Homeschooling
Mar 14, 14 by 1 Comment
Special needs homeschooling in our family came about because of the fragility of Parker’s health. Sending him to school for two days turned into two weeks of being sick. Then the whooping cough outbreaks began. Plain and simple, a case of whooping cough would kill Parker. And, yes, we do vaccinate, but unless everyone chooses… [Continue Reading]
Blenderized Diet Question
Mar 6, 14 by 1 Comment
A blenderized diet is receiving more and more respect these days. Instead of a hospital dietician giving you the stink eye when you mention that you create your kids formula, we’ve been met with nods of encouragement when we talk about Parker’s blenderized diet. I received a BD question the other day and I thought… [Continue Reading]
Special Needs Friendly Valentines Day.
Feb 18, 14 by 2 Comments
I always have grand intentions for Valentines Day. I have the greatest sugar cookie recipe known to man and I envision myself baking up a storm and piping the clean crisp names of each potential owner on their cookies. Then reality sets in. Oh, well. Several of Parker’s friends with special needs can’t eat by… [Continue Reading]
