Parenting & Lifestyle Blog By Carissa Godbott
In the beginning of my SAHM journey my sister recommended that I join a Mom’s Bible Study that was held at her church, it was open to the public (meaning you didn’t have to be a member of that particular church) and I used to go faithfully. It was just what I needed; it helped me cope with everyday life and…
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As you know Emma is in preschool, however, one of the things I love about her school is that she is basically treated like an elementary student versus a “preschool” student. Next week Darrick and I will be attending parent-teacher conferences, and unlike most parents I actually like meeting with her teacher and hearing about how Emma is doing this…
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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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At the end of last school year when I received our copy of Emma’s IEP to review before the IEP meeting, I read it and immediately started crying. After reading and rereading it I knew Darrick and I had to finally get Emma tested. The things we have noticed with Emma, weren’t due to her having a Cleft Lip and Palate….
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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #40Pounds #CollectiveBias School started 5 weeks ago and already the germs have starting invading our household! Yesterday, afternoon I spoke with Emma’s teacher and she told me that yesterday was the first day that everyone was in class due to children being sick. 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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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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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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Before becoming a blogger I read lots of blogs and online magazines, my love for them is what initially lead me to become a blogger. But sometimes reading blogs can be a blessing and a curse…some inspire and encourage you, then others write about their perfect lives that you start to second guess yourself and what you are doing in…
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