Need Inspiration?
Parenting a child with special needs can be an incredible struggle, but it can also be a blessing. If you need a reminder of that every now and then, these links should provide it.
Weekday Reflections
Every weekday, Monday through Friday, the About.com Parenting Special Needs site offers an opportunity to read, reflect, and respond to a passage from a book, blog, or article. Here are the entries for November 2009. Read the quote, then follow the link for questions and response suggestions.
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Parenting Tips of the Day
Every weekday, Monday through Friday on the About.com Parenting Special Needs blog, I offer a Parenting Tip of the Day. Here's an index of the parenting tips given in November 2009. Click on the link to read the full tip.
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Love Notes for Special Parents
Artful notes of support and encouragement for parents of children with special needs, suitable for printing and framing or giving.
Artful notes of support and encouragement for parents of children with special needs, suitable for printing and framing or giving.
Weekday Reflections
Every weekday, Monday through Friday, the About.com Parenting Special Needs site offers an opportunity to read, reflect, and respond to a passage from a book, blog, or article. Read the quote, then follow the link for questions and response suggestions.
Every weekday, Monday through Friday, the About.com Parenting Special Needs site offers an opportunity to read, reflect, and respond to a passage from a book, blog, or article. Read the quote, then follow the link for questions and response suggestions.
Wanted - Parents to Raise Children With Complex Needs
In an excerpt from "Helping Children With Special Needs Bounce Back," authors Kim Aumann and Angie Hart provide a "want ad" for the kind of parent needed to raise children with special needs.
In an excerpt from "Helping Children With Special Needs Bounce Back," authors Kim Aumann and Angie Hart provide a "want ad" for the kind of parent needed to raise children with special needs.
Love Notes for Special Parents Calendar
Find inspiration in each month of 2009 with a calendar featuring Love Notes for Special Parents, encouraging messages for parents of children with special needs.
Find inspiration in each month of 2009 with a calendar featuring Love Notes for Special Parents, encouraging messages for parents of children with special needs.
Tip of the Day
Every day, Monday through Sunday on this About.com Parenting Special Needs site, I offer a parenting Tip of the Day. They're all gathered here on this month-by-month index.
Every day, Monday through Sunday on this About.com Parenting Special Needs site, I offer a parenting Tip of the Day. They're all gathered here on this month-by-month index.
"When Life Knocks You on the Ground, You Pick Yourself Up and Move On"
In an excerpt from "I Am Potential," the father of a child with special needs describes his wife's struggle against rude comments, arrogant doctors, and low expectations for their son.
In an excerpt from "I Am Potential," the father of a child with special needs describes his wife's struggle against rude comments, arrogant doctors, and low expectations for their son.
Realistic Resolutions
There's no time like the beginning of a new year to look at the things you're less than happy about in your life and resolve to do better. Here's one realistic resolution for every day in January -- or any month you want to give your life a little kickstart -- along with the solid information and support you need to help you make your resolutions a reality.
There's no time like the beginning of a new year to look at the things you're less than happy about in your life and resolve to do better. Here's one realistic resolution for every day in January -- or any month you want to give your life a little kickstart -- along with the solid information and support you need to help you make your resolutions a reality.
10 Reasons to Give Thanks for Your Child With Special Needs
As if you need a reason! But on those days when there doesn't seem much to be thankful for, or others are suggesting that your child must be just a burden, check this list for a smile and a little inspiration.
As if you need a reason! But on those days when there doesn't seem much to be thankful for, or others are suggesting that your child must be just a burden, check this list for a smile and a little inspiration.
Enterprising Parents
Visit these "mom and pop" stores with a twist: All are run by parents of children with special needs, who went into business to help others with children just like theirs.
Visit these "mom and pop" stores with a twist: All are run by parents of children with special needs, who went into business to help others with children just like theirs.
To-Do Lists
Inspirational lists for parents, particularly parents of children with special needs, suitable for printing and framing.
Inspirational lists for parents, particularly parents of children with special needs, suitable for printing and framing.
Enterprising Parents
When you've identified a problem with your special needs child, strategized solutions, and found something that works, what do you do next? For some enterprising parents, the answer is: Go into business.
When you've identified a problem with your special needs child, strategized solutions, and found something that works, what do you do next? For some enterprising parents, the answer is: Go into business.
Parenting How-To's
Why shouldn't parents have homework, too? Get your assignment here and learn how to do everything from writing an effective note to the teacher to checking your child's homework to requesting an IEP.
Why shouldn't parents have homework, too? Get your assignment here and learn how to do everything from writing an effective note to the teacher to checking your child's homework to requesting an IEP.
Mom Moments
It only takes a minute to have a great idea, a good laugh, a meaningful thought. Each of these "Mom Moments" consists of a short book passage, some questions to ponder, and suggestions for action. Steal a few seconds and get inspired.
It only takes a minute to have a great idea, a good laugh, a meaningful thought. Each of these "Mom Moments" consists of a short book passage, some questions to ponder, and suggestions for action. Steal a few seconds and get inspired.
8 Quick Ways to Get Inspired
Parents of children with special needs all seek a little inspiration now and then ... or maybe every day. Here are eight quick ways to find it when you need it.
Parents of children with special needs all seek a little inspiration now and then ... or maybe every day. Here are eight quick ways to find it when you need it.
Create a Joy Journal
It's easy to see when things go wrong or hard times prevail, but the joyful times and positive developments deserve some attention, too. Keep a journal just for that good news, and create a powerful record of your family's triumphs.
It's easy to see when things go wrong or hard times prevail, but the joyful times and positive developments deserve some attention, too. Keep a journal just for that good news, and create a powerful record of your family's triumphs.
Top Ten Most Popular Parenting Special Needs Articles of 2006
What were parents of children with special needs most interested in over the past year? Behavior charts, school papers, and sensory integration toys. The ten articles below represent the most visited articles on the About Parenting Special Needs site for 2006. Use this list to remind you of topics you meant to check out, see what other parents have found useful, and find information your family n…
What were parents of children with special needs most interested in over the past year? Behavior charts, school papers, and sensory integration toys. The ten articles below represent the most visited articles on the About Parenting Special Needs site for 2006. Use this list to remind you of topics you meant to check out, see what other parents have found useful, and find information your family n…
Most Popular Parenting Special Needs Articles of 2006
What were parents of children with special needs most interested in over the past year? Behavior charts, school papers, and sensory integration toys.
What were parents of children with special needs most interested in over the past year? Behavior charts, school papers, and sensory integration toys.
Love Notes for Special Parents
Everybody needs a little encouragement and affirmation now and then -- and parents of children with special needs more than most. When you're feeling beat down by child study teams and specialists and your own sweet child, stop by here for a little bit of love.
Everybody needs a little encouragement and affirmation now and then -- and parents of children with special needs more than most. When you're feeling beat down by child study teams and specialists and your own sweet child, stop by here for a little bit of love.