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Taking a Step Back

October 16, 2013 by Christine 6 Comments

When Cuyler was in senior kindergarten, Sean and I made the very difficult decision to hold him back from grade one and retain him for another year of SK. It was not an easy decision. We did not take it lightly and we had a lot of convincing to do as far as administration at the school. The 2 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Autism, Parenting Tagged With: autism, elementary school, middle school, school, special needs

Just say no. Because I’ll pay you.

April 25, 2013 by Christine 3 Comments

Cam came home from school last week and asked me the following question: "When I turn 18, how much will you pay me if I don't do drugs or alcohol?" My response was a swift "I will pay you nothing. That's the dumbest thing I've heard. You want me to pay you for not doing stuff your NOT supposed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Drugs Tagged With: bad decisions, D.A.R.E., drugs and alcohol, Just Say No, middle school, parenting

Big Changes Ahead

September 3, 2012 by Christine

Wouldn't it be nice if we could just push pause sometimes...? I am going to spend today soaking up every second of my kids. ONE MORE SLEEP til school. As much as I am looking forward to it I cannot help but think about what a big year this will be for us. So many changes. Eva begins full … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Issues Tagged With: anxiety, brothers and sisters, changes, jr high, middle school, school, school bus, siblings

FotoFriday – Practice Practice Practice

July 27, 2012 by Christine

There's nothing more stress inducing about starting middle school than having to use a lock for your locker. Well...that's the case for Cam anyways...."What if I forget the combination??" We bought him his lock today so he has loads of time to practice before school starts. He's a pro already. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tweens & Teens Tagged With: combination locks, growing up, lockers, middle school, school anxiety

FotoFriday – The Graduate

June 29, 2012 by Christine

This week Cam graduated from elementary school.  He moves up to middle school in September. I cant believe how fast time is passing by.The last time he graduated, it was nursery school and he looked like this:Then he started elementary school:He has made us proud and we can't wait to watch him … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: elementary school, growing up, middle school

WHEN BEING “GIFTED” ISN’T SUCH A GIFT

September 10, 2011 by ChantelK

Most have listened to my tales of 8 children, two whom have Aspergers and an eight year old, whom we just discovered has a severe learning disability. There is always a forum for these topics, and along with that, usually a sympathetic mom or two who are experiencing the same emotions with whom you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: academic, bullying, children, gifted, middle school

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