Blog
Parent Education, for Special Education Parents... On Demand.
What is an IEP Coach and why do I need one?
Before we get started I think it's important that you understand how I got here, to this place where I'm serving other families through advocacy. Go check out this blog to learn a little about where this all started for me. If you had asked me 7 years ago when we...
10 tips to help prepare for your next IEP meeting. LIKE A BOSS.
When Mason was 3 and we went to his first IEP meeting, I had NO idea what to expect as a parent. Luckily, I had a BOSS cousin come with me and help me rewrite everything in a way that was more appropriate for Mason. And you know what? I was STILL overwhelmed. At home...
5 ways to get your child to open up about their day.
First day of school. You send your baby off on the big school bus for the first time ever. They barely let you take a picture before running out the door! The bus pulls away and you are left there.... waiting... wondering... anxious for your kiddo to come home and...
After School Meltdowns
There is nothing worse. NOTHING compares to the struggle of an after school meltdown. This after school restraint can happen for any kid, but for a child who may struggle with sensory, impulsiveness, hyperactivity, focus, self-regulation or social skills, the meltdown...
THE STRUGGLE IS REAL: beating the back to school transition.
Back to School... and all the moms CELEBRATE! I mean, don't get me wrong I'm going to miss those little wildlings but I'm ready for structure and routine again... and a little break for my grocery store bill. These kids eat ALL. DAY. LONG. Are your kids eating 3...
Talking to your Child about Diagnosis
We waited a long time to label Mason with an official diagnosis. He never fit into one box of criteria and was eligible for services without a label so I didn’t see the benefit. On day four of third grade we started getting phone calls about Mason's behavior. I pushed...
