Today’s post is a little different than usual; it’s a compilation of reading I wanted to pass along to you.
The first is something I came across some time ago which lists 10 things to remember when raising a special needs child. To me, much of this is relevant to the raising of any child, and towards ourselves in our journey of life. The second part includes links to some reading I found interesting in the past week or so.
Enjoy and have a wonderful weekend. I have some fun posts lined up for next week!
Remember….
- Take one day at a time, and take that day positively. You don’t have control over the future, but you do have control over today.
- Never underestimate your child’s potential. Allow him, encourage him, expect him to develop to the best of his abilities.
- Find and allow positive mentors: parents and professionals who can share with you their experience, advice, and support.
- Provide and be involved with the most appropriate educational and learning environments for your child from infancy on.
- Keep in mind the feelings and needs of your spouse and your other children. Remind them that this child does not get more of your love just because he gets more of your time.
- Answer only to your conscience: then you’ll be able to answer to your child. You need not justify your actions to your friends or the public.
- Be honest with your feelings. You can’t be a super-parent 24 hours a day. Allow yourself jealousy, anger, pity, frustration, and depression in small amounts whenever necessary.
- Be kind to yourself. Don’t focus continually on what needs to be done. Remember to look at what you have accomplished.
- Stop and smell the roses. Take advantage of the fact that you have gained a special appreciation for the little miracles in life that others take for granted.
- Keep and use a sense of humor. Cracking up with laughter can keep you from cracking up from stress.
-Author Unknown
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Mia,
The list of things to remember you posted today is awesome. Would you be willing to let me put this on 5 Minutes for Special Needs next Tuesday, referencing you as the source? Helping “New” Special Needs Parents is the suggested topic for Try This Tuesday.
Trish
P.S. I tried to use the contact form for this but got a 404 error.
Being kind to oneself is for some reason very difficult for moms. I’m working on it.
Thank you for the link love!
Trish~ You’re welcome to it. Thank you for posting to help “new” special needs parents. Also, might I recommend this as well: http://www.generalhysteria.com/2008/12/the-acceptance-of-grief-the-long-version/.
I fixed the contact form…thank you!
Vered~ It’s actually quite strange how we can’t allow ourselves any room for error, to breathe, for being human. You’re very welcome for the link love.
Mia, great links to really neat information. You’re right – that list is applicable to all parents and full of good common sense.
Talon~ I have to keep trying to remember it myself….