by Guest Author | Aug 27, 2017 | Elementary School, Help, High School, KIDS, Middle School, Parents, YOU
Every school year, parents have back to school rituals. For some it’s those first day photos. For others it’s celebratory ice cream. When you have a child with a disability, it’s usually many things that can be very involved; and it almost always includes a letter to...
by Erin Croyle | Jun 15, 2017 | Advocacy, Elementary School, IEP, KIDS, Parents, YOU
Us versus Them. That’s the attitude many of us have about our child’s school if an IEP is involved. We’re taught from more seasoned parents to come in with our gloves on, ready to fight. But what if I told you it doesn’t always have to be that way? What if I told you...
by Erin Croyle | Mar 1, 2017 | Elementary School, Finding Balance, Friends and Acquaintances, KIDS, Parents, RELATIONSHIPS, YOU
When it comes to the well being of our children, many of us have elaborate teams in place. Doctors, therapists, teachers, friends, family, and others help make sure our children with disabilities and their siblings have everything they need. Sometimes, though, we find...
by Guest Author | Dec 16, 2016 | Elementary School, Help, High School, KIDS, Middle School, Parents, Uncategorized, YOU
By Jill Rose A couple years ago I was sitting by the pool with a friend and her two daughters. They were passing through town and stayed at our house for the night. I was talking to my honorary niece Mandy, who was twelve at the time, when she suddenly became sad and...
by Guest Author | Dec 2, 2016 | Elementary School, High School, KIDS, Middle School, Uncategorized
By Jill Rose What if we started a “Hug U Campaign” as a way to show our unity? I talk to my son about bullying a lot. His little sister is 6 and has Down syndrome. So I worry. I worry kids will make fun of her or tease him about her disability. We have to be more...
by Erin Croyle | Oct 17, 2016 | Child Find, Elementary School, High School, IEP, KIDS, Middle School, Preschool, Uncategorized
A few years ago an older woman spotted me with my toddler at our farmers market. She had a grown son who had Down syndrome, just like my little one. Randomly striking up a conversation is what we do when we see another member of our tribe, after all. Even though we...
