We have a winner for last week’s give-away, Yoga for the Special Child by Sonia Sumar. It’s #4, Stacy! Please email me at jennifergrafgroneberg (at) yahoo.com with your mailing address! Next week’s book: The New Language of Toys: Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Special Needs, by Sue Schwartz. Happy reading! Jennifer Graf Groneberg is…
Category Archives: Reviews
Blogs Can Change Lives
I’ve known Janice and Susan from 5 Minutes For Mom for a bit now. Can I just say that I sincerely love these two? Cause I do. And not just because they are my bosses here at 5MFSN. One of the things I adore most about them is their sincere concern for others. Especially those…
Blue Sky Rocket Winner
Have you been wondering? Hoping? Keeping your fingers crossed that I would post YOUR name as the Blue Sky Rocket winner? I would be too. So, to end your suspense I’ll reveal the winner. Cause I’m such a softie. Commenter #35, Stimey, is our lucky winner. Thanks for the wonderful response with our give away!
I Heart Handipoints
Like most parents, I sometimes struggle to get my kids to keep their rooms clean and help around the house. Zoe also went through a period where she was stimming without using her therapeutic fidget toy, which is damaging to her hands. I looked for a system to get the kids to do their chores—and…
Try This Tuesday #14: Flip Crayons
To encourage a proper grasp while coloring at school, Michael’s OT proposed a trial of shorter crayons. When she first brought them in, Michael didn’t want to use them, so they made a deal that he could use the regular ones as long as he held them with three fingers. Within a couple of days,…
5 Minutes for Special Needs Books
Be sure to enter your name in the comments for a chance to win a free copy of this book! Welcome to 5 Minutes for Special Needs Books, a place to discuss some of the many special needs books on the market, and better yet, to share copies of books! There are so many to…
Lysol’s Fight the Flu Kit Winner
Ironically, I am sitting here sniffling and blowing my nose as I announce the winner of our Lysol Fight the Flu Kit giveaway. Swear I’ve disinfected my home with Lysol products…it’s allergies. I know, you want the winner already. Gloria Walshver, commenter #22, come on down! You’re the winner. Simply respond to my email and…
A Blue Sky Rocket Giveaway
Unique. Individual. A one of a kind brand. These are the words I would use to describe the fantastic offerings found at Blue Sky Rocket. Think fun. Think funky. Think original. Think exactly what you are looking for. Allow me to share with you some of the artwork. An artistic collaboration between Blue Sky Rocket…
BidetSpa Contest Winner Announced!!
We have a winner for the first 5MFSN contest! SARA LUNDIN told us the story of her 13 year old daughter and touched all of our hearts. So Sara, I need you to email me with your contact information so the BidetSpa company can make arrangements to send you a brand new BidetSpa! But wait….that’s…
A Shift in Perception
I have always been a voracious reader, mostly of fiction. This passion has continued in the last few years, albeit with a shift towards the non-fiction side of the aisle. The topics have varied somewhat as time progressed, from an emphasis on sensory processing and general autism information to books on biomedical intervention or special…