Learning and Thinking Differences
Early intervention is where it’s at. With all the talk about the neuroplasticity of the brain, it’s no wonder that the earlier a child is identified with learning differences and receives treatment, the quicker she can be remediated and experience positive life outcomes, sparing years of difficulties and avoiding a poor self-image as a learner.
Here’s a list of things I wish my preschool teacher or early intervention providers and … Read More »
We’ve seen so many doctors, and experts, during the healing process. Having three children makes that many more doctors appointments. Having three children, with learning differences and other challenges, the number of doctors, providers, and tutoring appoints seem endless. Thank goodness for Google Calendar, not sure what I would have made all the appointments without you.
What’s the doctor rigamarole of a child with learning and thinking differences? Psychologist, multiple … Read More »
I wondered if any of you felt the way I did years ago, in total overwhelm, just trying to get thru the day, unable to see the trees beyond the forest. I didn’t believe I could change our family dynamic. 
We’d already seen a few psychologists, had weekly behaviorist support in our home for years, lots of testing, lots of experts. I read so many parenting books. I’d search … Read More »
Cooking with my children has brought something unexpected. It’s brought joy back into my home, and it can for you too. What started out as a way to offload a tiring chore, has grown into a time to connect with and teach my children. I actually look forward to it, and they’ve stopped complaining, so I’ll take that as a good sign.
At first, I gave them the chore but … Read More »
“Mom, let’s cook.” Three magic words. Three words that fill me with happiness because I’ve been waiting a long time for them. The cook in the family has grown tired, especially during this Covid time. So a few weeks ago I instituted two days a week, where my eldest children (ages 13 and 17) would be responsible for meal preparation. And it couldn’t be a frozen pizza or just a … Read More »
I’m not even a “real” teacher and I work my tush off. I work as a part-time teacher. It’s a far cry from when I was career-oriented and climbing the corporate ladder. Money and status are what I sought after. I wonder how’d I ever landed into the teaching profession of young kids?
I’ve been working for almost 24 hours (minus some shut-eye) on preparing for my new reading student. … Read More »