Tag Archives: special needs
Supporting a family who is facing illness
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008. Since then I have had 4 major surgeries and chemotherapy. I’ve had a lot of ups and downs and a lot of times I needed help, whether I liked it or not. … Continue reading
What about the siblings of a child with special needs?
My colleague Cynthia wrote a great post about sibling rivalry (check it out here), and this line really resonated with me: “Children don’t need to be treated equally. They need to be treated uniquely.”
The Truth About Alcohol, Pregnancy and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Sure we all know someone who says they continued to enjoy their Friday night drink with a friend while pregnant, but hear me out. This blog aims to tell you one vitally important thing. Contrary to what your hair-dresser’s sister-in-law’s … Continue reading
Ready Set Go to Kindergarten: Communication and Language
This post is one of a 5-part series about preparing your preschooler for Kindergarten. Be sure to check out Paula’s other top 10 tips for getting your preschooler off to a good start. She spoke in sentences at just over a … Continue reading
Literacy is social, not just about the books
Family Literacy Day is coming up on January 27th. This annual event reminds me of the challenges I encountered years ago reading to my young son. He could hardly sit still to eat a meal, let alone long enough for me to read … Continue reading
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