by Erin Croyle | Dec 4, 2018 | Advocacy, Child Find, Complications, Elementary School, High School, IEP, KIDS, Middle School, Parents, PREGNANCY, Prenatal Diagnosis, Preschool, YOU
“Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality.” It is a lofty goal and the theme of the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The UN began observing IDPD annually on December 3rd, 1992. This year’s theme ties in...
by Erin Croyle | Nov 30, 2018 | BABY, Extended Family, Friends and Acquaintances, Grandparents, Help, Help, In-laws, Individuals, New Mom/Dad, Parents, RELATIONSHIPS, YOU
It is better to give than to receive. But it helps to give the right gift. That can be a touchy subject when you have a loved one with a disability. What seems like the perfect toy can be hazardous in a home with a child who throws things. Loud toys might set another...
by Erin Croyle | Oct 22, 2018 | BABY, Child Find, Elementary School, Extended Family, Grandparents, Help, High School, Home Life, IEP, In-laws, Individuals, KIDS, Middle School, New Mom/Dad, Parents, Preschool, RELATIONSHIPS, Uncategorized, YOU
Fall is a magical. It’s not just the majestic colors of the leaves or the cooler temperatures or football games or the return of our favorite shows. Autumn is also a time of reprieve. Kids go back to school and normalcy returns for a brief moment. Schedules are in...
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...
by Erin Croyle | Aug 9, 2018 | BABY, Elementary School, Extended Family, Finding Balance, Grandparents, In-laws, KIDS, Marriage, New Mom/Dad, Parents, Preschool, RELATIONSHIPS, YOU
I am in the thick of those early childhood years. You know the stage (ages 0-8 I suppose/hope) when you look exasperated pretty much all the time and every elder you pass reminds you to cherish these moments because it all goes so fast. I can see the look in their...
