The Too Often Untold Joys of Parenting an Older Child
I never imagined how amazing having an older child would be. I’m in the sweet spot. Maturity and innocence wrapped into one. And I am loving it.
I never imagined how amazing having an older child would be. I’m in the sweet spot. Maturity and innocence wrapped into one. And I am loving it.
It began with a meeting to discuss my daughter’s learning challenges, a euphemism for the word deficits that was used when I was a boy.
My son didn’t want to take the pills, but despite my reservations, I lied and told him they were safe. And because I am his mom, he believed me.
Having gifted kids isn’t something most people can easily talk about with other parents, unless their kids are also gifted:
There is so much talk about where education is going these days. Teachers are so important. They teach not just math and english, but confidence.
“Are you going back to work once your son goes to school? Or will you wait for both to be in school?” Stop. Just stop asking.
Organizing an IEP binder with your child’s evaluation reports, IEP, report cards and other paperwork may sound like a lot of work…but it’s not.
A psychologist explains why it’s important to let kids talk back. Even though it’s harder in the short-term, the long-term benefits are worth it.
When missing school, many parents don’t realize that even when absences are excused or understandable, absences can greatly impact a child’s education.
My social media feed is filled with back to school photos. And I can tell you just from looking at them whether they’re autistic or not.
I never imagined how amazing having an older child would be. I’m in the sweet spot. Maturity and innocence wrapped into one. And I am loving it.
It began with a meeting to discuss my daughter’s learning challenges, a euphemism for the word deficits that was used when I was a boy.
My son didn’t want to take the pills, but despite my reservations, I lied and told him they were safe. And because I am his mom, he believed me.
Having gifted kids isn’t something most people can easily talk about with other parents, unless their kids are also gifted:
There is so much talk about where education is going these days. Teachers are so important. They teach not just math and english, but confidence.
“Are you going back to work once your son goes to school? Or will you wait for both to be in school?” Stop. Just stop asking.
Organizing an IEP binder with your child’s evaluation reports, IEP, report cards and other paperwork may sound like a lot of work…but it’s not.
A psychologist explains why it’s important to let kids talk back. Even though it’s harder in the short-term, the long-term benefits are worth it.
When missing school, many parents don’t realize that even when absences are excused or understandable, absences can greatly impact a child’s education.
My social media feed is filled with back to school photos. And I can tell you just from looking at them whether they’re autistic or not.