Thank you for the incredible response to this writing over 43,000 reads! Dear School Personnel, Community Members, Teachers, Parents and Neighbors, I am the parent of a special needs child. I was overwhelmed, confused, heart broken and struggling to unravel the complexities before me. Please do not pass judgement of me without knowing why I did ...
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Writings of support and inspiration for parents living the life unexpected – the life with a special needs child. To a parent with a special needs child there is no better resource than a parent who has been there. Through these writings and through The Coffee Klatch I hope to make the journey for other parents a little less of a roller co...
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Some promises are like pinky swears, little whims of a deed or intention to be kept. They started when we were children on the playground, in the school yard at pajama parties and created light hearted bonds of friendship. We were conditioned early to know the importance of “keeping promises” and the bonds that would be made or broken if n...
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As little girls we played house and created a world with the perfect home, husband and child. Pretending to be a mom was a world with aprons, easy bake ovens, high heel shoes and pretty red lipstick. We knew this to be true, we saw it everywhere. It was in our living rooms everyday. Donna Reed, Leave it to Beaver, Make room for Daddy even I ...
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The Coffee Klatch started on a whim. I often speak and write about the isolation, stigma and confusion of parents raising a special needs child. Many of those parents are on twitter to share information, seek support or find a friendly ear. Twitter is where it all began. It is where I met my incredible team of moderators and thousands of spec...
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Effectively raising a special needs child takes a blend of wisdoms. The world renowned experts who have been guests on The Coffee Klatch, brought us decades of experience, »
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Well I saw this one coming. I was actually asked in an interview about a month ago what I predicted to be the biggest news story of 2012 regarding special needs children »
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I worry our kids are no longer being taught but instead are being “prepped” for regents and sat scores. There is a five hundred pound gorilla sitting in the middle »
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The Penn State Sex Abuse Crisis has horrified us as parents and as human beings. The thought of someone being able to use their power to abuse children is incomprehensible. »
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For this writing I want you to try to think of the eggshells we have come to dread walking on as part of the process of making a fine omelette. Way before you crack »
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This writing is a bit different than most that I write. Although I often write about the challenges and triumphs I have experienced I have not written about myself all that »
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To Whom it May Concern, I am the parent of a special needs child. I was overwhelmed, confused, heart broken and struggling to unravel the complexities before me. Please »
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On this blog I do not post writings by other people but for this one, I am making an exception. It is an oldie but a goodie and one that every parent with a special needs »
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You know what I am talking about. Any parent raising a special needs child knows about the setbacks. The kick in the stomach, racing heart, internal restlessness, sleepless »
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