Inside: A story of a stranger's help when she saw a child having a meltdown, and how you can support moms helping their child with challenging behavior in public. I rushed along the gravel pathway to our parked mini van. Three of my children ran ahead. I carried a flailing, screaming four ...
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The Selfish Thing You Need to Do When Your Child’s Mental Causes a Holiday to Be Too Stressful
I haven't been able to enjoy my birthday for two years. Mother's Day celebrations are unpredictable. One of my children often sabotages special holidays especially ones that honor me. I imagined these special occasions with cheerful children tip toe'ing into my bedroom in the early ...
A Better Way to Parent: Alternatives to Spanking
Like a lot of people my age I was spanked as a child. It was the way most of us were raised. I am emotionally strong and naturally resilient. I made friends easily. I succeeded academically. I minded my parents without creating too much conflict in the home. I likely cried and yelled ...
Homeschool Schedule for Three Year Olds with Special Needs
Your friend's three year old learns the alphabet, practices yoga, and counts to twenty in his preschool class. She beams as she talks about how preschools prepares her child for school. You wonder if days spent zooming up and down your street on the tricycle, sitting in the grocery cart ...
How to be A Light for Your Child When They Suffer in the Dark World of Intrusive Thoughts
Someone is screaming at my child. "You are stupid." "Nobody loves you." "You don't deserve this family." My child lay crumpled on the floor sobbing. I want to shove this person away, and shout, "Don't you dare hurt my child!" But I can't. This bully is my child's ...