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Category: Parents

Why Quality Child Care is Non-Negotiable For New Entrepreneurs Chasing Success
Parents

Why Quality Child Care is Non-Negotiable For New Entrepreneurs Chasing Success

Guest Post Writer: Elena Stewart When you want to run your own business but you […]

June 10, 2021June 7, 2021By Amanda6 mins read
I Want To Say Something – I love Autism!
Disability, Parents

I Want To Say Something – I love Autism!

I want to say something that might surprise you. It would have surprised me 8 […]

February 18, 2021June 21, 2022By Amanda6 mins read
All Behavior is a Form of Communication: So How Do I Figure Out What They are Saying?
Dreams, Parents, Special Education, Teaching

All Behavior is a Form of Communication: So How Do I Figure Out What They are Saying?

Did you know all behavior is a form of communication? Dig deeper to learn how to understand what your child might be telling you by acting out.

December 17, 2020January 16, 2021By Amanda5 mins read
What Sports Can Teach Us About Success
Dreams, Mindset, Parents

What Sports Can Teach Us About Success

I have found that I am most successful at writing first thing in the morning. […]

December 13, 2020January 11, 2021By Amanda5 mins read
The Autism Journey- a mother shares 6 tips on how she navigated her way from preschool to senior year
Disability, Dreams, Parents, Special Education

The Autism Journey- a mother shares 6 tips on how she navigated her way from preschool to senior year

By: Stephanie Synder Alex was diagnosed with mild to moderate autism and ADHD at 2 […]

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020By Amanda6 mins read
What moms want you to know about their children with Down syndrome
Disability, Dreams, Parents

What moms want you to know about their children with Down syndrome

Did you know that October is Down syndrome awareness month? If I am being honest, […]

October 29, 2020October 31, 2020By Amanda5 mins read
Five Strategies for Parents to Navigate the New School Year
Dreams, Parents, Special Education, Teaching

Five Strategies for Parents to Navigate the New School Year

It feels like I have just recovered from the anxiety, shock and stress that non […]

July 31, 2020By Amanda5 mins read
“…autism is so much more than ‘being quirky.’”- An Interview with Kayla, her views of having autism
Disability, Dreams, Parents

“…autism is so much more than ‘being quirky.’”- An Interview with Kayla, her views of having autism

“I have high-functioning autism!” Kayla announces proudly. Any stereotypes of being “shy” or “socially awkward” […]

June 11, 2020June 26, 2020By Amanda8 mins read
Special Needs Parents Understand the Uncertainty of Covid-19
Disability, Dreams, Inclusion, Parents

Special Needs Parents Understand the Uncertainty of Covid-19

There has been a lot of fear and uncertainty associated with the Covid-19 crisis, specifically […]

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020By Amanda5 mins read
A Mother’s Journey of Hope & Blessings: Raising a Son with Autism
Disability, Dreams, Parents

A Mother’s Journey of Hope & Blessings: Raising a Son with Autism

Our Story On January 24, 2015, Mike and I welcomed the most beautiful baby boy […]

May 21, 2020May 22, 2020By Amanda6 mins read
World Autism Day; I Wear Blue for Their Sibling
Dreams, Parents

World Autism Day; I Wear Blue for Their Sibling

Today we wear blue. Blue to celebrate and honor those with autism. This awareness day […]

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020By Amanda3 mins read
Special Needs Mommas, I’m Here to Help Carry the Weight
Dreams, Parents

Special Needs Mommas, I’m Here to Help Carry the Weight

As the executive director of a nonprofit serving individuals with disabilities, I have become a […]

February 20, 2020By Amanda7 mins read
Dear Mom: I Turned Out Okay!
Dreams, Parents

Dear Mom: I Turned Out Okay!

Dear Mom,  I know raising my brother, who has a disability, takes a toll on […]

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020By Amanda7 mins read
Special Olympics: A Story Behind Every Athlete
Dreams, Parents

Special Olympics: A Story Behind Every Athlete

Today in Kentucky was Special Olympics State Bowling Competition held in Louisville, Kentucky. Over 1,500 […]

December 7, 2019December 7, 2019By Amanda5 mins read
Family and Friends to those with Disabilities Find the Reasons to Be Thankful
Disability, Dreams, Parents

Family and Friends to those with Disabilities Find the Reasons to Be Thankful

Today in America we are celebrating Thanksgiving. Each month while writing these blogs, the topics […]

November 28, 2019November 29, 2019By Amanda6 mins read
Girls’ Trip Inspired Me to be a Better Mother
Dreams, Parents

Girls’ Trip Inspired Me to be a Better Mother

Suitcase is unpacked , kids are loved on, house is back organized, and laundry is […]

September 8, 2019September 9, 2019By Amanda9 mins read
Educational Inclusion Approach Should Have Meaning Behind It:  The debate about inclusion
Inclusion, Parents, Special Education

Educational Inclusion Approach Should Have Meaning Behind It: The debate about inclusion

Students, teachers, and parents have spent the last few weeks gearing up for another school […]

August 22, 2019August 22, 2019By Amanda5 mins read
6 tips for the first week of school for Special Needs Parents!
Parents, Special Education

6 tips for the first week of school for Special Needs Parents!

From experience as a teacher and a caretaker to an adult with Autism, these are […]

August 6, 2019August 6, 2019By Amanda2 mins read
Raising a Child with Special Needs; The Concern for the Parent’s Health is Critical
Dreams, Inclusion, Parents

Raising a Child with Special Needs; The Concern for the Parent’s Health is Critical

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website,15.1% of all children and 1 […]

July 26, 2019July 26, 2019By Amanda7 mins read
Series of Emotions: Protective, Possessive, and Pride are the Powerful Emotions that come with Having a Sibling with a Disability
Dreams, Parents

Series of Emotions: Protective, Possessive, and Pride are the Powerful Emotions that come with Having a Sibling with a Disability

I saved the best emotion for last in the series of emotions of understanding the […]

July 9, 2019July 9, 2019By Amanda6 mins read
Series of Emotions: Does It Make Me a Bad Sibling, because I Sometimes Hate the Disability?
Disability, Dreams, Parents

Series of Emotions: Does It Make Me a Bad Sibling, because I Sometimes Hate the Disability?

 I know hate is a strong word, but sometimes I just want to hate.  I […]

June 25, 2019June 25, 2019By Amanda5 mins read
Series of Emotions:  10 Situations That Causes Jealousy When You have a Sibling with a Disability
Dreams, Parents

Series of Emotions: 10 Situations That Causes Jealousy When You have a Sibling with a Disability

When growing up with siblings there is usually a jealousy card that gets played, and […]

June 19, 2019June 19, 2019By Amanda6 mins read
Happy Father’s Day to Those Dads Who Father Differently
Dreams, Parents

Happy Father’s Day to Those Dads Who Father Differently

I could only imagine what a man dreams about when becoming a father. One might […]

June 16, 2019June 16, 2019By Amanda5 mins read
Series on Emotions: Embarrassment That Came with The Situations Related to My Sibling’s Disability
Dreams, Parents

Series on Emotions: Embarrassment That Came with The Situations Related to My Sibling’s Disability

If you were to look up the definition of embarrassed you would find these words: […]

June 9, 2019June 10, 2019By Amanda6 mins read
Series on Emotions: The Guilt a Person Carries When Their Sibling has a Disability
Dreams, Parents

Series on Emotions: The Guilt a Person Carries When Their Sibling has a Disability

It was time to walk out of the door of my house and get in […]

June 4, 2019By Amanda4 mins read

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