Tween Parenting Blog
As Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7th – May 11th) gets closer, there’s no better time than now to look for the best gifts for your child’s teacher. You want to find memorable gifts that won’t end up in a closet or in the regifting pile. Keep in mind that “it’s the thought that counts”, but [...]
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When it comes to special needs and education, I love Connie’s passion. I believe it was the passion for this cause that ultimately linked us. My story is similar and one that I would like to share. My hope is that at least one parent can see that speaking up may make the difference in [...]
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When I think back to my school days, recess time always comes to mind. It was time to unwind, let off steam, laugh, jump rope, and feel free. My daughter loved recess in elementary school too. She would talk with her friends, run around, play on the swings, but that playground equipment was falling apart. [...]
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Continuing on my back to school theme let’s focus on supplies that will help you child stay organized in school. The supply list will cover elementary school through high school. Organization is a vital factor for good grades, saving time and effort and feeling more confident. It also relieves stress when you don’t need to [...]
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Getting ready for back to school when you have a child with special needs is exciting, but stressful too. Maybe a bit more on the stressful side actually, for parents and for the child too. This is our first year of going back to school with medical and psychological diagnoses. With that comes more preparation [...]
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Did you know that can earn extra 5 Box Tops starting today, July 27th through August 2nd, when you buy any two participating General Mills Box Top items? And just in time for Back To School! Winn Dixie carries that General Mills products that you need for this special, including Betty Crocker Frosting, Betty Crocker [...]
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It’s been a long time, but the school district has finally granted my daughter’s evaluation for a learning disability. It feels as if I’ve accomplished something amazing, which shouldn’t be the case. When a student is absent from school 53 days and a parent isn’t told about the Hospital Homebound program, or a student who [...]
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I’m doing some research on dyslexia and processing disorders since Sammi’s homebound teacher picked up on issue that Sammi is having while reading, writing and doing math. The teacher was concerned when Sammi said that can’t do word searches. So she began to delve into the cause. Since she is teaching Sammi one on one, [...]
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My daughter is starting the Hospital Homebound – Special Education program for school. Because the diagnosis of Narcolepsy has caused numerous absences, her doctor requested that she be homebound for the rest of the school year. This way she can keep up with her school work with a teacher coming to our home. The individualized [...]
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After attending a meeting at my daughter’s school today I learned the value of documentation when it comes to special eduction needs. As a parent who has been waiting to hear about my daughter’s initial evaluation for eligibility of ESE for months, I finally had the meeting I was hoping for. And the documentation I [...]
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I feel like I’m letting my readers down. My blog, which was once filled with posts of giveaways and product reviews, is now filled with personal stories, social causes and information about special education. It’s been a tough eight months or so for my family. There’s been trouble at school for Sammi, health scares and [...]
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McDonald’s helps make the dreaded FCAT a bit brighter with free breakfast for those taking the test in the Tampa area and Florida. The FCAT or the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, starts on Monday, April 11th. Some students are jittery about taking the test, some it doesn’t phase. No matter, a healthy breakfast each morning [...]
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