by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Special Needs
It starts simply enough: your child seems to catch on to things quickly. People are often surprised to learn how young they are because of how well they talk, or that they can recite the alphabet at an extraordinarily young age. Over time, these little incidents may...
by MomsGetReal Guest Contributor | Special Needs
Getting Real With Veronica Ibarra I spent ten years working with troubled teens. I worked with them on the counseling side of things and on the education side of things. I spent countless hours talking to parents about their child’s behavior and mood. Some...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Special Needs, Travel
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Today we drove into Reno, Nevada. Reno is my hometown. I was born here in 1971 and lived here until almost my 10th birthday. Even after my dad got transferred to Boise, we made regular trips back to Reno. My dad was born here, too, and...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Special Needs
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce My son is an extraordinary little boy. I would hope that every mother would say the same about her own kids. My son is extraordinary in my eyes because he is tough, he’s a critical thinker, and he’s amazingly talented. He is...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Special Needs
Getting Real With Amalia Starr Do you know how powerfully destructive negative input can be? It can tear one apart and make a person doubt them self in all areas of their life. It can stop one from advancing and wanting to do better. It can cause depression. We all...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Special Needs
by Shadra Bruce If you have a special needs child, you are probably used to fighting with the schools to get the accommodations you know your child needs to be successful. Parents of special needs kids often start fighting for their kids from the time they are...
