Posts Tagged ‘differences’
Raising awareness in so many ways
Awareness… I’ve written about it a lot lately. It’s something that I’m passionate about. But I realize there are so many levels of awareness that is important for us and our families. Why not talk more about it? This came to mind when a few of my friends shared an article from the St. Louis…
Read More +I always said my girl is able…
…And Aimee Mullins says wonderful things about her experience as a person born with a limb difference. I truly believe each person brings incredible things to the world… and a challenge just helps you learn about your abilities even earlier in life. Thanks to Barbara from TherExtras for sharing this link with me:
Read More +Letting her mourn a bit
I’ve mentioned before how Jordan is recognizing her differences… I try not to make a big deal out of the little mentions here and there. But last night was difficult for me and a bit of a moment of awareness for me as a parent. Here’s the story. I was asking Jordan to get ready…
Read More +"Everyone's different"
Jordan’s questions about her arm are coming from every direction these days — especially when you aren’t expecting it. Yesterday she was in the middle of an all out tantrum with her dad – She was saying no to everything he was asking her to do. No, I won’t wear this. No, I won’t wear…
Read More +Talking about differences
I had a chance to sit down with a group of early education students at the University of Missouri and talk to them about what it’s like to be a parent of a special needs kid. There are times where it’s strange to say my daughter has special needs because she is so independent and…
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