Mar

18

Tired of the Fight

Posted by preciouschild

March 18, 2008 | 2 Comments

Cross-Posted at Sparks and Butterflies as well
Do you ever just get really really tired? Tired of it all? Tired of the drama… Tired of being the “responsible adult…” or the “responsible parent…” Tired of dealing with all the kids issues, and having to be on top of it all, and […]

Feb

25

Monday Headlines

Posted by preciouschild

February 25, 2008 | 3 Comments

Legislation Aims to Reduce Transfer of Aides
Educators and parents seem pleased with two bills aimed at decreasing the number of times a special needs aide can transfer.
Michelle Martin, a parent of a 14-year-old with the neurogenetic disorder Angelman’s Syndrome, thinks the passage of either bill would give her son more continuity in the classroom and […]

Feb

7

Typical vs Atypical

Posted by preciouschild

February 7, 2008 | 1 Comment

My kids are my kids.  They just “are.”  I don’t compare them…  They’re both special needs, but completely different kinds of needs.  But one is neurotypical and the other not.  I never really notice the difference…  mainly because we do what needs to be gotten done, and it doesn’t matter who for.
Every once in a […]

Feb

5

Tuesday Blogger - Gabi’s World

Posted by preciouschild

February 5, 2008 | 6 Comments

Today’s Featured Blogger is the writer of Gabi’s World.
Here’s her interview:
SNP: What is your name and where do you live?
I am Shannon aka Gabi’s Mom, and we live in Southern Indiana.
SNP: Your website title and url?
I blog at Gabi’s World. (http://gabis-world.blogspot.com)
SNP: Your kids’ names, ages, and disabilities?
In order of age our kids are Jeremy 15, […]

Jan

28

Monday Headlines

Posted by preciouschild

January 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Experts Call for New Approach to ADHD
The study showed that only about half of children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, exhibit the cognitive defects commonly associated with the condition.
There’s Still Hope if Someone’s Heart is Out of Control
McKenzie Meza is just 8 years old, but she has a story that cuts to the […]

Jan

22

Featured Blogger Tuesday

Posted by preciouschild

January 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Our featured blogger today is Kyron from The Special Parent. Go give her some love
Interview:
SNP: What is your name (Online handle is fine) and where do you live (generically is fine)?
My name is Kyron Arambula and I live in a suburb of Atlanta, GA
SNP: Your website title and url?
The Special Parent […]

Nov

28

Aortic Stenosis

Posted by preciouschild

November 28, 2007 | 1 Comment

This week’s definition: Aortic Stenosis
Bonus definition: Congenital Heart Defects
Aortic valve stenosis means that a valve in your heart has narrowed and cannot open all the way, so your heart has to work harder. It usually happens because of aging, a heart infection, or a heart defect you were born with.
Definition: WebMD
Aortic […]

Nov

12

Monday Headlines - Newborn heart defects linked to brain

Posted by preciouschild

November 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 9 (UPI) — Avoiding some […]

Oct

18

Child No. 2

Posted by preciouschild

October 18, 2007 | 1 Comment

My youngest child, Logan, has special needs in a completely different category from his brother. Logan’s now 5 and just started kindergarten.