I’m taking a guess that you’re a mom who does not to want to spend your fall and winter cooped up with sick kids. Maybe we can help. Lysol is teaming up with Dr. Jim Sears, co-host of the new show, The Doctors, premiering this fall on CBS and author of The Healthiest Kid in…
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Special Exposure Wednesday ~ One Moment
Written on October 1, 2008 by Melody
Special Exposure Wednesday – Share the Photography Fun It is one moment from one day spent playing in a field…in an old barn…in a creek…laughing and walking home down a dirt road…making memories which will last a lifetime. What one moment do you have to share this week? Melody can be found writing here at…
Talking About Your Child’s Special Needs
Written on September 30, 2008 by Melody
Based on this post, many of you asked my thoughts on specific issues. Last week I began writing about the requested topics. Talking to people about your child’s special needs can be difficult. You should always remember that who you talk to and what you say is always your choice. Also remember, talking about it…
Photographing Your Children
Written on September 27, 2008 by Melody
If you have children, photography is probably one of your hobbies. I want to help you learn to photograph your child so that you capture the images you want which will be cherished throughout your lifetime and beyond. The second and fourth Saturdays of each month, I will give photography tips to help you chronicle…
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A Sensory Delight ~ Special Exposure Wednesday
Written on September 24, 2008 by Melody
Welcome to Special Exposure Wednesday, where you have an open invitation to join the weekly photo sharing fun. Sunday we attended an arts festival which included demonstrations from a variety of artists and many hands-on activities. Wil’s favorite experience was throwing a pot. It was a sensory delight for my child who loves to experience…
Where Is That Invisibility Cloak?
Written on September 23, 2008 by Melody
Based on my post of last week, many of you asked my thoughts on dealing with behavior issues, meltdowns in the public eye and when and how to inform other people of your child’s “invisible” special needs. Today I begin writing about those and other topics requested. Comments remain open on that post, and I…
Empty Your Boots ~ Special Exposure Wednesday
Written on September 17, 2008 by Melody
Welcome to Special Exposure Wednesday, where you have an open invitation to join the weekly photo sharing fun. In recognition of the fact that summer is drawing to a close (never mind the 92F temps here, thank you), I am sharing a moment from the summer of 2006. Our family was living in the mountains,…
People, Talk to Me
Written on September 16, 2008 by Melody
We are a homeschool family, and no matter how engaging I may be, sometimes I lose the boys’ attention. When it happens, I ask them… “What would you like to learn about today?” “What questions would you like answered?” I know. You’re calling me brave or utterly foolish, but it never fails that I am…
Special Exposure Wednesday ~ Our New Blog Button
Written on September 10, 2008 by Melody
Please join me in congratulating Shannon of Gabi’s World as the winner in our first Special Exposure Model Search Photo Contest. Just in case you have not met her, I would like to introduce Gabi who is up there snapping your photo from our new blog button. Too cute. Also join me in congratulating the…
One Mean Mother
Written on September 9, 2008 by Melody
In my lifetime I have been referred to as one mean mother by many people…including my own mom…because they did not understand. When our family was blessed with the gift of Wil through adoption, we were told to never expect him to walk, talk or have measurable intelligence. Clearly they were wrong, however, Wil did…
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