G is turning 5 this year, which means he will be attending Kindergarten in the Fall. YIKES! Where did the time go.?!!? Generally speaking, I do not do well with change. The process of getting G enrolled in a preschool program (via Committee of Preschool Special Education) coming from Early Intervention was a bit stressful. … Continue reading Here Comes Kindergarten!
Category: Embrace
uKloo Game Review
** DISCLAIMER: I was not compensated for this post. I received a complimentary game for review purposes I am often looking for fun activities that can engage G in some learning and physical therapy at the same time. He is currently learning to become more proficient in using his canes to walk around. … Continue reading uKloo Game Review
I Am One Proud Mama!
When G was first born, we had no idea what his future would be like. His lower extremities developed in a way that seemed impossible for walking in the future. His condition stumped quite a few doctors, who often did not have such a positive outlook on his future with regards to his ability to… Continue reading I Am One Proud Mama!
Stomping to Independence
Finding foot wear for G has always been a challenge. He’s been wearing braces (called AFOs) since he was an infant. For the first year of his life, he never even wore shoes! As he learned to stand and later walk, we had the difficult task of finding foot wear that… Continue reading Stomping to Independence
Zizzy Bee Bags
*Disclaimer: I was not compensated for this post. I was given complimentary bags for review purposes. For a little while now, I’ve been wondering what would be a good product for my son to use to carry around his essentials. G is not able to use back packs and he is unable to… Continue reading Zizzy Bee Bags
Advocacy vs. Diplomacy
As a mother to a young child with a disability, not only am I learning new parenting skills, I am also learning how to be my son’s advocate so that he receives the right services and has access to opportunities so many of us take for granted. With a background in… Continue reading Advocacy vs. Diplomacy
Wheeling Around
My son, G had surgery on his hips at Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia late February. The purpose of the surgery was to position his hips in a way that will be more amenable for walking on his own in the future. We had been on a waiting list to have this surgery done… Continue reading Wheeling Around
Welcome to My World
My name is Melanie. I am a mom of two children, G who is 3 years old and V, who is 1 year old. G was born with a condition called Arthrogryposis. It affects his hips, knees and feet and makes it difficult for him to walk unassisted. Right now he uses braces and a walker to… Continue reading Welcome to My World