Following these tips and embracing a “good enough” mentality can turn haircut day from a struggle into a regular routine to look forward to.
Author: Christine
Christine Bellew loves teaching children, playing music and having fun. Her goal is to use playful teaching strategies to make doing hard things as fun as possible for parents and children of all abilities.
Christine and her husband Josh have three children that have provided loads of adventures. Their family has opened their home to serve as foster parents to children with special needs which adds to the adventure.
With a Master’s degree in Early Intervention, Christine started her career providing Early Intervention services as a Special Instructor and Service Coordinator.
Most recently Christine has branched out to teaching piano using creative teaching methods to serve children with a variety of learning needs. Music brings her and her students joy when she makes the learning fun and engaging.
Outside of work Christine enjoys watching Parks and Rec, doing puzzles and reorganizing her piano music.
It takes some experimenting to find a strategy that works. One strategy that I try early on is using a picture, an object, or a sign/gesture to bridge the gap in communication.
I will provide you with my customized hurricane preparation list. It is customized to meet my family which includes five children from teenager to infant.
Going to the store for just one thing but getting a shopping cart just in case is the mindset needed for doing life as a parent with five kids. Things will go much smoother if you use the tools and help available to you.
Brown noise is a funny name, but it’s awesome for blocking out household sounds. I highly recommend the sound machine, but if your zoo–I mean, home is especially loud during a baby’s bedtime, you have another louder solution in a basic CD player.
Sure, there were challenges, but the laughter, love, and adventures made it all worthwhile.
Those challenges, though? They turned into our own personal boot camp for creative problem-solving. And those creative solutions? They turned out to be pretty useful blog post material!
So, while you won’t find real names or specific details, you will find relatable stories with practical advice, heartwarming moments, and a belief in the potential that lies within every child.
After hearing the idea of self-care explained to me in a new way, I embraced the idea. It is a mind set.
Our family recently embarked on a new adventure—becoming licensed therapeutic foster parents. Yep, that’s right—we’re officially in the business of opening our hearts and homes to kids with special needs.
Using the simple song “The Ants Go Marching” is a great way to both be individualized and consistent in your own lesson planning. You can address a wide variety of goals as well as keep your planning simple.
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