It was the call that every parent welcomes, not the one we dread. My young adult daughter was on the other end. She had made a poor… Read more “The Delayed Effect – Parenting Success Years Later”
Category: FASD
WOW! Last Week Truly Affirmed the Disabled
One positive story after another – all week long. First, ABC and EPSN gave significant airtime to the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria. Opening ceremonies.… Read more “WOW! Last Week Truly Affirmed the Disabled”
Locks, My Friends
With the oversized ring of keys, I look like a janitor – in my home, no less. Not something that I envisioned as a parent. But a… Read more “Locks, My Friends”
Should He Stay or Should He Go?
During college in the 80’s, my friends and I drank beer and sang along with The Clash. Today those same lyrics hold a much more personal meaning… Read more “Should He Stay or Should He Go?”
20 Years after the Fetal Alcohol Diagnosis
Jan was a gem, a dedicated child welfare case manager. With knowledge of maternal alcohol use during pregnancy, she drove four young foster children 85 miles to… Read more “20 Years after the Fetal Alcohol Diagnosis”
For My Four Children, Black History Matters
What a great picture of two fine men! They’re holding the red ball that represents Special Olympics unified sports – where all are welcome on the playing… Read more “For My Four Children, Black History Matters”
Obamacare: Winners and Losers
My youngest son. He’s not the type of person insurance companies like. That’s because he consumes a disproportionate amount of health care. At a cost far more… Read more “Obamacare: Winners and Losers”
