Day 23

Day 23

It is the 4th of July weekend here in the United States.  My kids struggle with the noise of fireworks.
This is the yard sign we put up last year to alert my neighbors.

Anny

Day 22

Day 22

This means for every 100 children two to five will be affected by an FASD.  That means that there are a lot of children who have been affected and are not diagnosed.  FASD is a preventable disorder.

Anny

Day 21

Day 21

Normal parenting strategies do not work with children with FASDs. Please do not compare Caregivers who are caring for children with FASD with "normal" parents. Just like our kids see the world differently, we have learned to parent differently to meet their needs.

 Anny

Day 20

Day 20

Two to Five percent of all children may be affected by an FASD and most will never be identified and given support and understanding for their hidden disability.

Anny

Day 19

Day 19

Remember behavior is language.  Often times it is anxiety or fear that is being expressed as behavior.

Anny

Launching It's Mackie's World

Day 17

Launching It's Mackie's World! 
The Cartoon Adventures of a Real Boy who has is medically complex and has Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
Follow the Adventures Every Monday 

Anny

All 10 Things You Need to Know About FASD

http://parentingcomplexchildren.blogspot.com/2016/07/mackies-sharing-10-things-to-know-about.html

Day 16

Check out all the links for all 10 pieces.

Anny