Telling people I have ADHD always makes me squirm. I can sense the inner eye roll. Here we go again. Everyone wants a label these days. I worry the person I’m talking to will doubt I’ve really got it or mistake my revelation for a declaration of specialness. I get why they might hear it […]
If you feel like someone in your home is always shutting down, melting down, or firing back, you’re not imagining it. Reactivity takes over fast, especially in stressed or neurodiverse families. In this episode, we’ll explain why it happens, how to spot each SODA pattern, and what to do in the moment to create safety […]
May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about it, reducing stigma, and promoting well-being. As a mother and blogger, I’ve come to understand the profound impact it has on our daily lives, especially in the journey of motherhood. 🌿 Understanding Mental Health Awareness Month Initiated in 1949 by […]
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE) The Kids Café in downtown Fresno is reopening to the public, welcoming back its faithful customers. A group of students in the Office of the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools’ adult transitional program for special needs will be there to serve customers. They are learning the skills needed to work in […]
“Alternative schools” are available to students throughout Texas and the United States. These can take the form of charter schools, magnet schools, risk programs, special needs day schools, independent private schools, and even boarding schools. What exactly is an alternative school and how does it help the students? An alternative school is defined as an […]
1/4 Left to right: Paula Jones-Watson, Younass Mohamed Barkouch and Natalia Ioffe 2/4 Natalia Ioffe was previously Head of the Parents Council at the CPA for PS 16. 3/4 Paula Jones-Watson is an Associate Professor at the HCCC and a 34-year veteran of the JCPS. 4/4 Younass Mohammed Barkouch is a recent college graduate with […]
Today’s post is an excerpt from Children’s Health Defense. Companies in the US are starting to require Covid vaccinations. A local provider of day and residential programs will be commissioned until mid-October. They’ll consider exceptions, however Unvaccinated employees, contractors or board members are tested twice a week. Those vaccinated CAN contract COVID and spread – […]
