Book Review: Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child
What do you wish you knew about parenting a disabled child? Parenting a disabled child is a daunting task, and author and advocate Kelly Coleman turned her experience into a disability resource book so that other parents and caregivers would have access to explanations and resources that make navigating the systems a bit smoother. This newly published book Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child – Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports is an incredible resource for parents and caregivers. Schools, medical offices, and therapy clinics should have a copy of this in the lobby. Not only is it helpful to parents, but it gives others insight into the struggle and loneliness families feel when navigating systems and services. No parent ever thinks they will be there, but if you are, you are not alone in the journey. No matter where you are in your journey, this book is a roadmap and a comfort to find you are not alone. As a teacher and tutor, this book gave me talking points to use with clients as I help them understand what an IEP meeting looks like and how to advocate for their child at…
5 Fall Activities for Families
What have you put on the calendar for fun fall activities? Here are some fun and educational fall activities to try at home that will build memories during pumpkin spice season. As the leaves are beginning to turn colors and the rhymes of school are settling into our communities, it’s time to make a list of less caffeinated ways to spend time with the kids. Leaf hunt Make an afternoon walk or yard work more fun by hunting for beautiful or unique fall leaves. You can trace the leaves, make a leaf art rubbing, or make a graph of the colors/types of leaves you collected. These activities are customizable from PreK to high school. You could identify native trees in your neighborhood or discuss photosynthesis. I bet you are already thinking of variations you can try. Comment below to let me know how you modified or used these ideas. Cooking lesson Cooking is a tasty educational activity, especially when fall spices are involved. You can involve the younger years by helping mix premeasured ingredients, involve reluctant readers by handing them the recipe to read aloud, teach fractions to elementary age, or engage the launching years by having them find a…