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CAREGIVING AND PARENTING ARE NOT THE SAME: BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION

CAREGIVING AND PARENTING ARE NOT THE SAME: BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION

by Erin Croyle | Sep 7, 2022 | Uncategorized

Shortly after my first child was born and we were still processing his Down syndrome diagnosis, a family elder said to me, “What you’re dealing with now is not different than what any parent experiences. You just got all of the let down and disappointment up front.”...

THE ANNUAL SEPTEMBER STRUGGLE

by Guest Author | Aug 29, 2019 | Child Find, Elementary School, Finding Balance, High School, IEP, KIDS, Middle School, Parents, Preschool, YOU

By Valerie Abbott For as long as I can remember, I’ve always wrestled with conflicting emotions during the last week of summer break. And the older I get, the more I struggle. The first day of school, just a few days away, will be filled with excitement: new...
BACK TO SCHOOL CHECKLIST

BACK TO SCHOOL CHECKLIST

by Erin Croyle | Aug 22, 2018 | Elementary School, Help, High School, IEP, KIDS, Middle School, Parents, Preschool

Summer has flown by and now it’s back to school, schedules, and stress. This is especially true if you have a student with a disability. Typically the work we have to do around back to school time is at least double. Double the teachers, double the supplies, double...
BACK TO SCHOOL: BACK TO YOU

BACK TO SCHOOL: BACK TO YOU

by Erin Croyle | Oct 3, 2017 | Elementary School, Finding Balance, High School, KIDS, Middle School, Parents, Preschool, YOU

Stop what you are doing. Stop right now. And do something for yourself. These are tumultuous times. Some days we get a horrific reminder that life can end or change drastically in the blink of an eye. So drop everything and do something you love. That list is never...
BACK TO SCHOOL RITUALS: RESTORING ORDER

BACK TO SCHOOL RITUALS: RESTORING ORDER

by Erin Croyle | Sep 29, 2017 | Elementary School, Help, High School, KIDS, Middle School, Parents, Preschool, YOU

A new school year is the perfect time to reflect on years past, ditch what didn’t work and try to implement things you’ve always wanted to try. It’s important to utilize that fresh start feeling and put it all into action. Here are some simple ways to get...
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