Parenting & Lifestyle Blog By Carissa Godbott
Seems like everywhere I turn there are babies around! In the last month or so there have been people announcing pregnancies or having babies…part of me wishes I was in the numbers. After losing one of my twins I still regret the decision of having a tubal ligation. However, gaining a little it of freedom since my little ones are…
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At the end of last school year it seemed as if I was the only mom that didn’t allow their child to ride the bus, so in our IEP Meeting Darrick and I decided that this school year we would allow Emma to ride the bus. The other moms that I talk to from Emma’s class saw how nervous I…
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Yesterday, I took my kids along with my niece and nephew to see “Finding Dory”…years ago when I saw Finding Nemo then having a daughter with special needs, there was always a special place in my heart for the movie. I wanted Emma to see “Finding Dory” because she would get so excited when she saw the advertisements in the…
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Kids Academy Releases #1 Math Games: Singapore Math App for Android and Updates iOS Version of Math Games App for Kids in Preschool & Kindergarten! Kids Academy is a well-known mobile app developer working in the sphere of children’s early education. The team combines all the expertise, creativity and truly remarkable skills to develop a wide range of best educational…
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I remember talking to Darrick about Emma going to preschool when she was 2 years old. I knew we were planning on keeping her at home until she turned 3 years old but we started talking about our options early. In the middle of the conversation I burst into tears, I couldn’t imagine the thought of someone else taking care…
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Holy Week is the week preceding Easter. It begins on Palm Sunday and is a week of somber reflection on the events preceding Jesus’ death: his entry into Jerusalem; his betrayal by Judas; the Last Supper with the twelve apostles; his arrest, crucifixion and death; and his burial in a tomb. When the story of Jesus is explained to adults its pretty easy…
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When March came around I was anticipating receiving Emma’s draft Individualized Education Program (IEP). If a student is receiving any kind of special education services, they must have an IEP. And since Emma gets (Speech, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy) at school, she has an IEP. Prior to the meeting with the IEP Team, the parents are given a draft…
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April is Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Month! And just like with Emma and her Cleft Lip and Palate, part of my mission as a mom was to share Awareness with others. This subject is still pretty heavy on me but I am determined to get this post up! Darrick and I haven’t really shared these photos with anyone because they are…
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