PerfectionISM – A Child’s Need to Succeed…PERFECTLY!
No one is perfect… that’s why pencils have erasers. ~Jay Fuentes. It’s 5pm and my son Jay has been working on the same homework problem for an hour now. “Jay, please stop. I will write a letter to...
View ArticleWhat My Dream Self Is Trying To Tell Me
My kids have been in the principal’s office so much this week, I think I might have to add the man to our Christmas Card Photo!~ My Mama’s Turn Now Blog Facebook status on 3-21-12 No matter how many...
View ArticlePreparing Your Special Needs Child for Minor Surgery
It’s been said that “minor” surgery is surgery on someone other than yourself. One exception to this old adage is when your child needs surgery. And if that child happens to have any special needs…...
View ArticleHow to Make the Transition to Middle School with an IEP a Little Easier
For the past few months I have been waking up in cold sweats at night over the realization that my baby boy will be graduating from elementary and entering middle school. Just when we finally figured...
View ArticleStranger Danger and Special Needs Children
Like many moms out there, I would put my kids in a plastic bubble and protect them from all harm if I could. I know that as much as I would like to do that, well it is just not the right thing to do....
View ArticleSTAYcation–The Perfect Alternative
Several years ago while stationed overseas for my husband’s job my children and I embarked on what has now become a much beloved tradition. It was a national holiday and all the locals had headed out...
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