Is there a “right” way to parent? While everyone puts their own personality into whatever they do, psychologists have identified three basic parenting styles. You may have heard of them before, Authoritarian “Because I said so!”, Permissive or Indulgent,
Some parents feel intimidated by education professionals, especially if the parents don’t have an advanced degree or even any post high training. They may feel that the teacher is the expert and be reluctant to interfere with or question what
504 The first federally mandated accommodation to allow all students access to a quality education is section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. “No otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United States . . . shall, solely
Curtis Banks, author of The Book on Money Management, talks about the basic steps to follow to take control of their income and plan for a future that provides for the needs of a growing family. Check out his website.
During the 1970’s there were federal laws passed that addressed the needs of students with disabilities. In 1973 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibited the exclusion from any program or activity receiving funds from the federal government of an
It has been said that a worried mother does better research than the FBI. This is especially true of mothers of a child with special needs. They want to know about their child’s disability, what treatment is most effective and
In my last blog, I talked about putting your own oxygen mask on first. I know this can feel impossible for many parents. I’ve been there myself and I remember it well. In some cases they may feel so overwhelmed
Welcome to In Support of Families. This is Emmalou Penrod. I have been passionate about education since I was a young girl, lining up my dolls to play school. I have always enjoyed learning. I remember that I couldn’t wait
If you have flown with a commercial airline, you are familiar with the directions from the flight attendant, put your own oxygen mask on before you attempt to help someone else. Why is this good advice? Perhaps a better question
Parenthood brings many challenges. Most first time parents find changes taking place almost immediately, changes in their sleep patterns, budget, social life and schedule. As recorded in the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s “Expenditures on Children by Families, 2015,” the