Preparing your child to be “Job Ready”
IN A PRACTICAL SENSE THINK ABOUT WHAT IS NEEDED TO BE EMPLOYABLE: Focus/attention to task, interpersonal skills, flexibility, communication, follow directions, accept constructive feedback, initiation, problem solving skills, managing stress, confidence, team player, time management Marketable skills Social and community relationships outside of work Stamina/maintain adequate pace and healthy habits Transportation skills Some community […]
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Parenting is like being a lifeguard. Are you ready to let your child swim?
How can we start to relax and ensure our child is safe? Let’s face it no one lives forever and eventually all children must live without their parents. This is less complicated if your child does not have any type of disability. When your child has a disability, you may have had to provide hands […]
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Feeling Unsteady When Your World is Spinning…
Being a parent by far is the hardest job I have ever had. As a parent, we are challenged beyond our imagination on many different occasions. My kids are now young adults and overall are doing pretty darn good. They continue to be the most important human beings in my life. I relish and appreciate […]
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Preparing your child for the highest level of independence!
Thinking about your child as an adult can be scary. Thinking of them not needing us as parents, is mind boggling! Imagining your child having a job and truly being independent may be so far off. Time flies and children grow and spread their wings and become less dependent, even children with any type of […]
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Finding balance through self-care
Self-care by far is my favorite topic because I find it high on my priority list. Many parents, especially mothers, are typically caretakers. We burn ourselves out making sure our children are well cared for, our partner feels loved, our co-workers and friends have our attention and our employer is satisfied. Not to mention who […]
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Letting Go
How do we let go of our high standards, and learn to relax and realize it is alright to not always be perfect? I am not saying lose sight of quality but don’t let it become so consuming that you forget to enjoy the outcome. Do you get so hung up on having everything exactly […]
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Change Takes Courage
Who doesn’t like a challenge? Not everyone embraces challenges and may even avoid them. I have learned from the individuals I have worked with over the years that they face many challenges. I was teaching a class to individuals with disabilities and asked for any class ideas and one of my individuals asked for a […]
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