Comments on Three Weddings: Frienships - Part 4

Another great installment that is helpful to paren...

2008-04-27T21:37:00.000-05:00

Another great installment that is helpful to parents everywhere. Have you thought about submitting this series to Parents Magazine? I just really think this needs a larger audience!

LOVE LOVE LOVE the new look! Good job!

Yay Debbie! I read the article. Way to go girl.I...

2008-04-23T01:02:00.000-05:00

Yay Debbie! I read the article. Way to go girl.

In our area they have a special pre-school run by the school district called Launch. It is a model program and people came from all over the state to copy it.
It's free and It is for childrem with special needs, but they incorporate "regular ed" kids in the classes as well. They have 10 special needs kids that go 5 days a week, and 2 "regular ed" kids that go 2, and sometimes 3 days a week. Each class is 3 hours long.

All the children have access to Speech, OT, APE and all the resources needed. There is one teacher, who usually has at least a Master's degree in Early Childhood education, and about 3 aides per classroom.

Both my boys went to this school as the "regular model kids" (ha, ha, ha) I think that it was a fabulous experience for them, because they mingled with all sorts of kids. Kids with special needs weren't different, they were just classmates.

Hi AZ,I'm glad you like the new design. Yes, I di...

2008-04-22T23:54:00.000-05:00

Hi AZ,

I'm glad you like the new design. Yes, I did it with a lot of helpful advice from Shannon at Gabi's World and Burgh Baby's mom.

deb thanks i will tell her some of these things ...

2008-04-22T23:26:00.000-05:00

deb thanks i will tell her some of these things and d get back to y on what she is willing to do.

I love your new blog did y make it

AZ

This is such a relevant topic. My daughter is hav...

2008-04-22T20:52:00.000-05:00

This is such a relevant topic. My daughter is having a hard time finding true friends. I think her problem is that she's so mature for her age and the others are acting like preteens (which they are).

Hi Cath,I hope it helps! I can't imagine how diff...

2008-04-22T18:45:00.000-05:00

Hi Cath,
I hope it helps! I can't imagine how difficult it will be to go to school in a foreign country!

Hi Melissa and Puppies,
Thanks!

Hi AZ,
I don't think it's too late to try some of these things. I'm going to start implementing some ideas for MA and she's going to be in Jr. High next year. Maybe your mom would like to help you do some of these things now.

Hi Alicia,
Thank you. You are so sweet.

What a great idea! You really have a way of putti...

2008-04-22T18:28:00.000-05:00

What a great idea! You really have a way of putting thoughts into words.

deb great idea as always. I wish my mom had i...

2008-04-22T18:08:00.000-05:00

deb
great idea as always. I wish my mom had ideas like this when I was younger.

you know Debbie, this info is great for ALL kids w...

2008-04-22T16:48:00.000-05:00

you know Debbie, this info is great for ALL kids who struggle to develop long lasting friendships. Jordan has some special needs and has a hard time picking up on social cues from other children. your ideas here (and in your previous posts on the subject) have caused me to think a few thinks on how i can not only help her foster the relationships she has but also help her form new ones.

thanks for this...basically you rock!

Very nice interview ~ well done.

2008-04-22T11:02:00.000-05:00

Very nice interview ~ well done.

Hi Debbie - that's a great idea. I'm going to pas...

2008-04-22T10:25:00.000-05:00

Hi Debbie - that's a great idea. I'm going to pass this idea on to my kids. I guess they'll be a bit nervous about starting school in a foreign country when we emigrate, so this could be really helpful.

I love the idea of the interview book!!

2008-04-22T08:29:00.000-05:00

I love the idea of the interview book!!

Hi Lori,Welcome and thank you for the input. I ag...

2008-04-22T08:21:00.000-05:00

Hi Lori,

Welcome and thank you for the input. I agree 100% and your comment has added an important aspect to the interview book that I forgot to set out.

Just to clarify, these ideas in this series are from another mother in my area. I attended a seminar and she shared some of the things she does with her son who is now in 5th grade. Her ideas are excellent and I look forward to implementing them with my daughter.

Debbie,This is my first time at your blog and I ha...

2008-04-22T08:06:00.000-05:00

Debbie,

This is my first time at your blog and I have to say your ideas on helping your child build friendships are terrific ones. What I like about the interview book idea is that, it not only helps you and your child to keep track of classmates, but it's a great way to help the classmates get to know and bond a little bit with your child. Sometimes children won't approach or interact with a child they see as different. The interview is a wonderful way to facilitate that process and give the classmates a chance to connect with a child they might not know how to approach on their own.