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UGLY WORDS AND A SURPRISE REASON TO BE THANKFUL

UGLY WORDS AND A SURPRISE REASON TO BE THANKFUL

by Guest Author | Nov 22, 2016 | BABY, Diagnosis, Early Intervention, Finding Balance, KIDS, Middle School, Parents, Uncategorized, YOU

By Nickie Brandenburger Parenting is challenging. When a child has a special need – the challenges can pile up a lot faster. The child is subjected to assessments, labels, and words that the parents have to decipher. While all the testing and labeling is designed to...

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