As parents of children with special needs, we are often faced with unique challenges, as well as times when we have to find creative ways to deal with common situations. “Try This Tuesday” will be a weekly meme focused on sharing solutions that we have found to make our lives, and the lives of our…
Not my child
My oldest daughter was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome two years ago at the age of eight. Her first tic, sniffing, began when she was six but at the time we had no idea it was a tic. We assumed she had a cold or allergies. Her constant sniffing was annoying at times so we were…
Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes
Pancakes are a favorite breakfast around my house. That having been said, eating the same pancakes all the time can get a bit repetitive. In looking for ways to add variety to our family’s beloved breakfast, I started experimenting with a buckwheat pancake recipe. The result is a recipe full of lots of nutrients,…
This Just In
This is the slideshow that was shown at the presentation of Conny Wenk’s latest book release party, Aussergewöhnlich: Väterglück. Conny Wenk has a passion for showing the world the beauty found in the face of Down syndrome. Watching this will make your spirits soar. Pinky Swear. Via: Prince Vince Meets The World You can also…
Dazlious – Interview with Marla Baltes
One of the loveliest and most informative blogs I regularly visit is called Marla Baltes On All That Is Dazlious. Marla describes her blog as a place to share her photography, insights, joys and struggles, especially as they relate to her ten year old daughter, Maizie. Being an adoptive mom myself to a daughter with…
A Homeschool Journey
My husband is an elementary school administrator. I’m a former teacher. Though we have always been supportive of those who homeschool, we never thought we would be educating one of our children at home. Parker doesn’t look like it, but he will be four in a few months. All 23 pounds of him. With his…
What’s so special about a hyper quirky kid?
I was honored to be asked to share in this blog but after reading the other member’s bios about their children’s special needs qualifications I suddenly wasn’t so sure that I belonged here. My child doesn’t have a life threatening illness, major medical problems, or a birth defect. From the outside looking in we appear…
Getting to Know Trish
When I was approached about being involved with a new website called 5 Minutes for Special Needs, I was excited and a bit nervous. Now that the time has come for us to put ourselves out there, I am extremely excited and even more terrified nervous! So who am I and what brings me here?…
5 Minutes for Special Needs Books with Jennifer Graf Groneberg
Welcome to 5 Minutes for Special Needs Books, a place for readers to talk about special needs titles! This week’s book is More Than a Mom: Living a Full and Balanced Life When Your Child has Special Needs. Designed to answer any of the many questions moms may have about how to better live their…
Allow Me to Introduce Myself
Since this is my first post on the brand new 5 Minutes for Special Needs site, I thought I’d take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Melinda; I’m thirty *cough, cough* years old, and I’m a wife, mother of two, college student, blogger, and flamenco dancer. Originally from New York City, I now…