Can you guess what one of the most productive things you can do as a special needs parent is?
Can you guess what one of the most productive things you can do as a special needs parent is?
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October 29, 2015
Working off anxiety by exploring nature
I find myself once again working outside with Elliott. I'm helping him to deal with his anxiety in a healthier way. Right now I'm just sitting on the porch watching him do his thing. He's collecting bugs to feed his toads. There's something about flipping over the rocks and being outside that just provides him with instantaneous relief from his worries. I do have to be cautious because we are in a not so good neighborhood and it's prone to outbreaks violence. I'm elated about this though, because it's free, accessible, healthy and in many ways, educational. So far it's working but I don't know for how long or what I'll do in the winter. Either way, I'm doing my best to help my son through a very difficult time…
August 7, 2015
I’m a 36 year old single Dad and I put myself in timeout
The boys have spent most of the morning bickering amongst themselves. They were fighting over the most ridiculous things and I told them that if they didn't stop, I was going to put myself in timeout, leaving them no one to complain to. They weren't quite sure what to do with that but it stopped the fighting. 😉 While we're on the subject of timeouts, I thought I would share a tiny bit of unsolicited advice. I know how frustrating and overwhelming being a parent can be. When you add special needs into the mix, that can raise the challenge significantly. Unless you have some super secret origins story, you're very likely only human and as such, prone to limitations, just like me. When you find yourself reaching those…
August 5, 2015