It was the perfect scenario. Or so I thought. We had just left church. Grams was sitting in the back seat beside Bubs (age seven); cuddling the whole way home. We picked up pizza for supper and talked about the fun experiences we had had at church and during the day with family. With everyone sitting around the dinner table, someone mentioned ...
Disabilities
When we dreamed about a family, my husband and I never imagined the challenges that we would face. It wasn't in our plans to have children with diagnoses and disabilities. But, none of this was a surprise to God. He knew that our children would need us; and we would need them.
This blog was started to encourage and help families, especially those with challenging children. While reading these posts, I pray that you will find ideas to implement in your home. Secondly, I pray that you will find hope and encouragement knowing that you are not alone. Finally, we pray that God will use Our Story to encourage you.
Oh, Mister Moon
When I was a child we would sing the song "Oh, Mister Moon" while driving home at night. As a child I never dreamed that later in life the moon would affect my life so much. In September 2008 I started charting Bubs days. On my calendar you would see three marks: X, 1/2, and cry. "X" were for the days that were an emotional wreck. "1/2" for days ...
Children with Sensory Processing Disorder
While surfing for some info, I came upon the official website of the book The Out-of-Sync Child. While reading the "Introduction" page, I found some great thoughts that I want to share with you. They sum up Sensory Processing Disorder so well. Sensory processing—the ability to organize sensory information for use in daily life. [While studying ...
Lessons in Encouragement
Read the updated version here - https://parentingtoimpress.com/2017/09/encouraging-your-child.html ...
Review: In Harmony
In mid-December, I introduced you to the wonderful DVD, Kibbles Rockin' Clubhouse Vol. 1 Expressing Yourself. This still is a favorite of our children and I often find myself singing the songs. I love hearing Little Man use "feelings" words to let me know what he is feeling at the moment. In Harmony Integrated Learning ...
Review: Kids’ Express Train KET Set 1
This is the final set of reviews of products suggested in the The Autism Sisterhood: A (brief) Manual. This month I will be featuring the four KET Set's available from Kids' Express Train. KET stands for Kid's Express Train. Each set contains two music CDs of at least 24 songs, a 12 page manual, and CD-Rom that contains ...
Review: Rivanna Music
Rivanna Music Cd's by Cathy Bollinger are sets of CD's suggested in the The Autism Sisterhood: A (brief) Manual. These CD's were created to provide teachers and children with songs that teach. As I have stated in several of the last reviews, there is a direct correlation between music and learning. Children and adults are able to ...
Vaccine and Autism
Yesterday morning, I happened to have on Good Morning America and saw the teaser of Vaccines and Autisms. Of course, I had to stay tuned because I wanted to see what they had to say. I know that of the people who read this blog, both sides of this issue are represented. These newsclips are for information and currect ...
Review: The Autism Sisterhood
The Autism Sisterhood is an easy-to-read, go-to manual for parents who have a child diagnosed with autism. A quick read yet packed full of little tips, this book is written by a mom who has been there. Michele C. Brooke's goal in the 48 pages was to create a resource that parents could quickly read to help them come ...
Sensory Tubs
Part of Sensory Processing Disorder is struggling with the feelings of touch. Sensory tubs can be created to help expose your child to different feelings. In our home, our "sensory tub" is the sandbox under the swing set or a sink or bathtub full of water. Bubs' OT had a beans and rice pool as well. Typically we do ...