Disaster preparedness planning is complicated when a child in your family has a disability. Intellectual disability causes my daughter to perceive stressful incidents through a different lens. Her predictable responses (based on experience) were considered as I formulated our disaster plans. The prospect of K-12 schools closing due to the coronavirus is looming. Colleges and Universities throughout the country have already begun closing. Coping with unplanned school closings requires planning...
How We Moved Cross-Country
Big Decisions Before Our Cross-Country Move How we moved cross-country to Florida happened quickly. Relocating was always in the cards as I planned my retirement. The cost of living in Los Angeles and the increasingly horrible traffic made it easier to leave. Retiring happened sooner than expected due to the treatment of my son by our school district and my daughter’s increasing needs. Plan B included relocating after Miss Bee...
Visiting Revolutionary War Era Sites in PA and NJ
Revolutionary Era Historical Sites Growing up near Revolutionary-era historical sites was ideal for this history fan. General Washington’s Delaware River crossing on Christmas night in 1776, The Battle of Trenton, and the Battle of Princeton took place in and around my childhood stomping grounds. Families with history buffs will love visiting Revolutionary War Era sites in PA and NJ. New Jersey was the Crossroads of the Revolution. The PA and...
Raising a Doodle Virtual Book Tour
It was an honor to write about the book Raising a Doodle for their virtual book tour. As a Doodle Mama, this book was a fun read filled with helpful information.
Why Two Service Dogs are Better Than One
Why two service dogs are better than one. When my son was assaulted we returned to 4 Paws for Ability for a second service dog.
California Coast Road Trip
A family road trip up the California Coast. Tips and strategies to make traveling with a teen successful.
Family Obligations While on Vacation
Visiting Family and Fun Stuff How was I going to travel to Florida to help my parents with a special needs grumpy teenager in tow? As the oldest sibling and executor of my parent’s affairs, I needed to be there in person to take care of legal paperwork, purge and consolidate their belongings, and check on their medical care. My youngest sister has a developmental disability and she lives near...