Recent Special Needs Blog | Stress Management PostsFighting for Peaceby Kristyn Crow13 Sep 2007 09:04 AMAs my family was remembering 9/11 this week, I have been pondering peace and what it means to me in my life, both as an American, and as a mother. I think that for me, peace is freedom from fear. A Special Needs Parenting Energy Crisis?by Kristyn Crow23 Aug 2007 09:00 AMWhat is the greatest gift that you can personally give your child? Take a moment and think about your answer. It it LOVE? Love is a wonderful thing, but nope. I don't think so. Love is not enough. "I Feel Like I'm Falling Apart." 8 Ways to Cope with Overwhelming Stressby Kristyn Crow24 Oct 2006 08:25 AMAnyone who has parented a special needs child understands it's an all-consuming responsibility. As parents (and especially mothers) we have a tendency to pour our whole heart and soul into the special care of our son or daughter. Empty Bucket Syndrome: Six Ways to Get Replenishedby Kristyn Crow04 Oct 2006 09:16 AMMy mother used to say, "You can't give from an empty bucket." I'm not exactly sure that's true. I understand the principle behind the statement, but I belive that parents have the ability to somehow keep giving even after their "bucket" is woefully dry. Teach Your Child How to Manage Stressby Kristyn Crow15 Feb 2006 02:36 PMAs adults, we can usually recognize when our stress level gets too high. We can give ourselves a needed break, get some exercise, or call a friend for support. Yet children are often poor managers of their own stress. My Battle with Stress While Mothering Special Kidsby Kristyn Crow05 Feb 2006 04:35 PMWriting this blog has caused me to reflect on my early experiences with mothering and the many fears I had. I recall the devastation I felt when one child was diagnosed with Autism, and intense anger when my older son was then diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes. Recent Blog Comments FiveHens says... "Hello, We just wanted to let you know that one of our very dear friends wrote a very personal account of her experiences with SPD on our website today." In Sensory Integration Dysfunction: Just What Exactly Is It? |
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