When I asked a couple of weeks ago for any issues you would like some input on from other readers of 5MFSN, I got this one from Gail at Challenges and Adventures. She has a question regarding her son who just turned 11. Hi Trish, I would love to pose this question to other moms:…
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Special Exposure Wednesday – Every child is a super hero.
This is Mal, our foster son. He is globally developmentally delayed due to alcohol and drug abuse whilst he was in utero. When he arrived at our house he could not walk or talk but today he has surpassed all expectations. He is our favourite super hero. Got a special hero to share with…
Try This Tuesday #18: Speech Game
This week, Rickismom from beneath the wings shares a fun way to emphasize the use and meaning of pronouns through a game. SPEECH GAMEby Rickismom I want to present an easy, very useful game to teach the words “I”, “YOU”, “WE”, and “THEY”. These words are confusing, due to the fact that the terms are…
Special Exposure Wednesday – Therapy dogs rule
When Ivy is sick and in the medical ward Jasmine the therapy dog comes to visit. This shaggy friend always brightens her day. In our world, therapy dogs rule! Have you got a great photo to share this Special Exposure Wednesday? Please remember your comment love at each link you visit.
Try This Tuesday #17: Brainstorming
Note: I would like to continue expanding this column to include more of your ideas or challenges. If you would like to have one of your tips featured here or have a specific issue you would like some input on from fellow parents, please email me at trish[at]anotherpieceofthepuzzle[dot]com. As I was looking over the daily…
Special Exposure Wednesday – The Princess Cat
In our house, using our imagination is a great way to escape the reality of hospital, needles, tests and treatments. Yes, imagination is a great thing but a little bit of face paint makes it SO much better! We would love you to share a photo with us this Special Exposure Wednesday — and please…
Try This Tuesday #16: Micro Schedules
I’ve posted before about how a visual schedule helps Michael move through his day more easily than just verbal prompts. Well, he has still been having difficulty off and on with the specials—art, library, and so on—mainly when something is different than the week before or when he is not clear on what he is…
A Great Day for Up ~ Special Exposure Wednesday
My son, Lee…no crib could hold him. Since he could pull to standing, he has climbed up, down; over, under; in, out; between, around…everything. Everything. And still does. Share a photo with us this Special Exposure Wednesday. And please remember to share the comment love at each link you visit. Melody can be found at…
Try This Tuesday #15: Encouraging Independence
As my son moves into his elementary school years, I am consciously trying to step back and let him show off all the things he has learned over the last few years. We certainly are continuing to work with him on developing skills, and we have the supports in place at school to help him…
Special Exposure Wednesday ~ Once Upon A Halloween
Special Exposure Wednesday – Share the Photography Fun Scan of 1999 photo Once upon a time there lived three little boys who loved Halloween. Each year they enthusiastically allowed their mommy to make the cutest costumes and dress them up all coordinated and adorable. Then they grew up. The end. Has it happened to you…