I’m not saying that I’ve been living in a bubble. I mean, I don’t think you CAN live in a bubble when you parent a special needs child. You must remain vigilant at all times; whether for medical reasons, potential IEP shenanigans, or anything pertaining to the well-being and continued development of your child, you…
Special Needs Ryan Gosling: Hey Girl, Week 11
Ryan Gosling’s been MIA around here lately and I have to say that things just haven’t been the same. So today I bring you Ryan, in all of his Gosling Glory, doing what he does best; cheering me up and keeping me focused after another week of special needs parenting: It’s good to…
The Great Bike Giveaway: Special Bikes for Special Kids
One of the great joys of childhood is feeling the wind against your face as you race your bike, your feet pedaling towards nothing and everything all at once, faster and faster until the landscape begins to blur and the only sound you hear is the beating of your heart and the crunch of gravel…
Special Education Teacher Apologizes! Big Girl Panties Strike Again!
Last week I was all kinds of fired up over an email I received from a special needs educator in response to an article I wrote for The Orange County Register. After the initial shock of the email wore off I knew I had to take action and I was prepared to go to a…
Special Needs Ryan Gosling: Hey Girl, Week 6
So I got this nasty letter from a reader the other day who was stupid enough to: a. call herself a special education teacher b. give her full name c. divulge the school where she teaches, the program she teaches in, and all of her “credentials” d. ALL OF THE ABOVE Anyway, I have no…
The Special Needs Child and the Working Mom
An article published the other day on reuters.com revealed that moms who parent a child with autism are approximately 6% less likely to have a job, work an average of 7 hours less per week, and earn less than half of their counterparts: working moms without special needs children. It may be news to some,…
A Sweet Dose of Truth: Hey Girl (Special Needs Ryan Gosling) Week 5
It’s TGIF! How do I know this? Because Ryan Gosling stopped by the blog once again! Once you’re done laughing, consider joining the fun every Friday with Sunday Stilwell’s genius idea and bring new life to TGIF!