Monthly Archives: February 2009

ANGELS AMONGST US

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Maggie

Yesterday, I had the boys’ annual CPSE meeting. For those of you who do not have a young child with special needs, that is the Committee on Pre-School Education. Every year, while you parents of “typical” kids are deciding whether … Continue reading →

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THANKFUL THURSDAY – On Friday

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Maggie

[1] Boy am I thankful blogging isn’t a paying gig. Otherwise, I’d be broke. At least when I don’t post I don’t get docked any pay! Sorry for the absence but it’s been “one of those” weeks. [2] I’m thankful … Continue reading →

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ANGELS AMONGST US

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Maggie

Last year when I began the process of transitioning from Early Intervention to CPSE (Committee on Preschool Education), I was told by the CPSE Assistant Chairperson to see this not as a meeting to make a decision about my boys’ … Continue reading →

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"Kindergarten By 6"

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Maggie

I recently had the honor of speaking with Dr. Kathleen Feeley, an expert in the field of educating children with special needs. Specifically, her expertise lies in the areas of Autism and Down syndrome. For much of our conversation, we … Continue reading →

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THANKFUL THURSDAY

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Maggie

It’s day 6 of a 9-day school vacation and I’m still standing. That’s a good thing. Actually, I really like having the kids home from school. But, figuring out play dates in between doctor and vet appointments isn’t all that … Continue reading →

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Take Time to Smell the Roses

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Maggie

Preventing unhappiness from seeping into your life is just as important as specifically inviting happiness in. Focusing on the good helps us get through the bad. [My] Happiness Guru, Gretchen Rubin of http://happiness-project.com/ says, “Keying into these tiny pleasures gives … Continue reading →

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DIAGNOSIS 911

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Maggie

After 3 days of intense testing, a friend of mine received a diagnosis for her young son’s developmental delays. PDD-NOS! Now, if you’re the parent of a child with special needs, you may [think you] know what this means. The … Continue reading →

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THANKFUL THURSDAY

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Maggie

It’s late but it’s still Thursday! And, as I sit here, baby monitor affording me audio confirmation that my children are all sound asleep… for now (as is my husband), I am reminded of just how lucky I am! [1] … Continue reading →

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ANGELS AMONGST US

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Maggie

There is a child in my daughter’s class who has a bit of trouble at school. His family struggles financially as well as with knowing how to address his special needs… Perhaps because his mother has been critically ill for … Continue reading →

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Let the Music Move You!

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Maggie

I LOVE to drum. I drum on everything and anything no matter where I am or what I’m doing. When the music moves me, I drum. It has always been thus. When the “drum circle” movement started back in the … Continue reading →

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