We have both boys transitioning this year. Have I mentioned that? I probably have. It’s one of the things that’s been preoccupying my mind these days. Since our oldest wasn’t diagnosed until he was 8 1/2, these are firsts all around. We have the older child transitioning to middle school. Having a child in middle… read more »
Knowledge is Power – IEPs
2012
I found this great idea while Twitter and Facebook surfing waiting for the kids to get home from school. An IEP Meme. A way for those of us who have been through the process to share. I also plan on reading posts written by others to gain ideas as both of my boys trasition into… read more »
My Kids Aren’t Autistic. They’re Werewolves.
2011
Watch Twitter every month during the week of the full moon, and you’ll see the same trend. The autism parents are talking about how their kids have lost it. There’s regression, extra tantrums, not sleeping, high energy, you name it. In our house, the boys get particularly moody. To the point I really wish Midol… read more »
USDA Still Discriminates Against Kids with Lactose Intolerance
2011
Finally, this school year, 2011-12, the USDA has determined that schools must provide drinkable water to all students with unrestricted access during their lunch periods. This can be in the form of a mass dispense system in the cafeteria, or a drinking fountain in or adjacent to the eating area. I don’t call this a… read more »
Soldiers Deal with Toxic Leaders, Spouses Deal with Toxic Spouses
2011
Yes, it’s true that there’s been a lot written lately about the toxic leadership in the Army. I can tell you, we’ve seen it. Some of these colonels that come through the Army War College have real Napoleon complexes. I’d never want to be under their command. It just makes my husband and I more… read more »
Candyland Hell
2011
My four year old is obsessed with playing Candyland lately. I suppose this is where my family would say this is where Karma is a bitch since I subjected them all to many games of Candyland at about the same age. Dammit.
Ridiculous School Lunch Policies
2011
Our school did something good this year. They made their bazillion forms we get on the first day all electronic. It was easy to fill out, and I could easy print any addendums I needed. Then they pulled a boner. My son is lactose intolerant. The dietary forms state “The School/school district does not make… read more »
Reading Food Labels
2011
Do you read food labels when you buy your groceries? Kathleen at Life With 4 Boys poses the same question after seeing a commercial asking people to read labels of dog food for their pets. For my family it’s a necessity. I can’t have MSG, nitrates, or sulfates. They are all migraine triggers. My older… read more »
How to Talk a Special Needs Child
2011
I’m taking a break, and Cheryl is filling in today. I asked her to write this post because during the course of the conversation we had one day, I realized that not only do I NOT know how to talk to your special needs child (yes, I am aware of the irony since I have… read more »
The State of Education
2011
Let’s face it going to school is not what it was about 15 years ago (has it really been that long already) since I graduated from high school. So much of the curriculum is teaching to standardized tests now. Schools are under so much pressure to perform on these tests that they aren’t teaching things… read more »
