Not sure I’ve discussed this topic yet, so here goes: My child has several aides. He has a school district aide and a one-to-one aide for his after school program. He also has a respite person. Additionally, he works once a week with two social skills facilitators. What happens when the aide talks to you about your child’s day? Aides typically talk to you at the end of their … [Read more...] about Supporting the Aide in Front of Your Child
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Michelle Phillips Not Exactly Supporting Mackenzie Phillips' Incest Claims
Michelle Phillips, former Mamas and the Papas singer and ex step-mother of Mackenzie Phillips spoke out about the claims that Mackenzie made about the incestuous relationship she had with her father. Mackenzie Phillips’ Shocking Revelations To Oprah About John Phillips "Mackenzie's drug addiction for 35 years has been the result of many unpleasant experiences," stated … [Read more...] about Michelle Phillips Not Exactly Supporting Mackenzie Phillips' Incest Claims
This Holiday Season – Five Ideas That Keep on Giving
The one thing that always bothered me as a child was that once that Christmas morning unwrapping was done – you were left with a bit of a present hang-over, lots of garbage, toys that might not be appreciated and the dread of having to wait another WHOLE year to do it again. As the mom of six kids, I’ve always tried to shape giving a little differently. Give … [Read more...] about This Holiday Season – Five Ideas That Keep on Giving
How to Save Your Kid from Drowning
The lifeguard moving quickly past Lindsey’s chair seemed to come out of nowhere. Four steps later he was in the air, jumping right in the middle of where her children were playing. Before she could get to her feet, the teenaged guard had her 10-year-old pressed up above the surface and was backing up to the pool edge. Someone was screaming her child’s name and the young boy … [Read more...] about How to Save Your Kid from Drowning
Silver Linings for Families During a Pandemic
Where I live, we’ve just gone into another lockdown. Different regions are seeing different things – schools closed, restaurants shut down, physical distancing in place. This is hard. It has been going on a long time and parents are exhausted and frustrated. We have a lot to be upset and stressed about, but with the risk of sounding toxically positive, I want to reflect on a … [Read more...] about Silver Linings for Families During a Pandemic