Archive for April 2015
Golden Moments
I have heard the stories from other families who tried to sign their child with a disability up for a class (gymnastics, music, dance, etc) or even preschool – and have been met with a deer-in-the-headlight look. They have been given a myriad of excuses of why they can’t accept their child in this class…
Read More“Please, Spare Kids with Special Needs the Pity”
I recently came across a pretty old blog post written by Ellen Seidman from Love That Max. It was titled “Please, Spare Kids with Special Needs the Pity” and critiqued an Irish song called “Unlucky One,” written about a child with Cerebral Palsy. I love Ellen’s writing. She shares her perspective unapologetically and never stops advocating…
Read More‘Elitism?’ Be Careful How You Use that Word
Tracking. It’s a hot topic in education today, a point of controversy. Some say it is the only way to really meet every student’s needs. Others argue that it holds some students back unfairly. To me, it is a modern form of segregation and does not let us think of the lessons we all can…
Read MoreMy Proudest Moment
As a mother of twin toddlers, I am living my life in a whirlwind of movement, messes, and occasional mayhem. I have moments of frustration, moments of exhaustion, moments of wonder, and moments of overwhelming pride. Perhaps my proudest moment came the other day in a conversation with my children’s toddler room teacher. Sam and…
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