Advocating for anything is hard. Let’s face it it’s hard enough to ask for help in most situations, but when you are advocating for a child with learning needs it can be even harder. Where do you start, who to ask and how to do ensure the best outcome. Being able to know how to advocate effectively can give you all the confidence you need to be successful.
Read MoreIf nothing else this time at home has taught us lots of new things about our kids. The biggest thing we’ve learning…. They are ALWAYS losing the Apple TV Remote. Anyone else have kids always losing something? Read how we fix our problem.
Read MoreOntario teacher are out on the picket line. Wondering how to support your student? Check out these apps and web based programs. They support students continue to learn while teachers are fight hard for small classes and support for students.
Read More5 Tips to help support your child with ADHD or other self-regulation struggles over the holiday season.
Read MoreAre you looking for someone to help you through the Special Education System? Do you have questions about your child’s Individual Education Plan? Having a child with a learning difference can be overwhelming and challenging. Knowing you have someone in your corner to support you can make the long days seem shorter!
Read MoreIt’s that time of year… The first report card has come and it’s only covered in check marks and overall comments. How do you as a parent, make sense of what has been written and what do the check marks mean? Can this report card given you meaningful information about your child’s learning in the first 8 weeks of school? Today’s post will explore the Progress Reports and what you need to focus in on and how to use this information as a tool to understand how your child has progressed since the start of the school year.
Read MoreThis week in our house we tried something new. Actually we tried two new things, speaking to a therapist and we tried a weighted blanket for our middle child. Both of our kids suffer from General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), however our middle child (he’s 8) struggles much more than our eldest. Night times are the worst with falling asleep and then staying asleep. I’d read a lot recently, and heard a lot recently, about weighted blankets supporting kids and adults with anxiety to sleep better. This past week we tried it out.
Read MoreHOMEWORK… Is that a 8 letter word in your house? I sure is in my house. Read about how I handle homework in my home.
Read MoreA friend, mom and co-worker talks about her family and how autism affects there life.
Read MoreAs parents and guardians we always ensuring we advocate for the needs of our children. Are they getting their accommodation, are people supporting them, and is their need being seen. But here’s my question to you about you…. Are you advocating for what you need? Advocating is tiring, stressful and often emotional. You can only look afternoon else if you are looking after you as well! Today’s post is all about how to support your mental, physical and emotional self (I admit up front I sometimes, OK my husband will say often, am not good at this myself…. But I am trying).
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