The title of today’s blog alone makes me cringe, but it is a reality that I must face with Sydney.  Discussing puberty with typical children is tough enough.  Now place yourself in my situation explaining these changes to Syd.  Now I can’t forget about Harrison and puberty.  I just gave him a book to read … More Autism and Puberty

  Do you remember that song by The Weather Girls?  The video is what I remember the most!  Now that I have your attention, I want to continue my Dating After Divorce blog.  Since the last blog I have decided to venture out into the dating world again, thanks to my teaching partners in crime.  … More It’s Raining Men

Can you recall some of the sayings that your parents said to you when you were younger?  We all probably heard some of the following: “Money doesn’t grow on trees.” “I’ve got eyes in the back of my head.” “It’s raining cats and dogs.”  My mommy had a few sayings or rules that she would … More My Mommy Used To Say

  I am asked this question often for both Harrison and Sydney.  I admit I am always hesitant when they say “Are you Sydney’s mom? ” I am not sure if I being questioned by a teacher, staff member or a parent. Last week at Harrison’s graduation ceremony from the youth academy, Sydney didn’t attend.  … More Are You Sydney’s Mom?

  When you enter an autism home you may see and hear many different things.  Depending on how many hours of sleep the family had the night before, or how the school day went, or if there was a change in the daily schedule. You could  hear peace and quiet or see all hell breaking … More 10 Things You Might See In An Autism Home

  August is a wonderful time of the year.  My father’s birthday is August 19th. My sissy’s birthday is August 22nd.  Sydney will be 12 years old on August 27th.  And there are a list of other relatives that celebrate their birthdays during the month of August. August for me as a teacher has a … More Words From Ms. Copher

What was your favorite bible story that you remember learning growing up as a child?  My favorites were Noah’s Ark, Jonah and the Whale and David and Goliath.  Let me give you a quick recap of David and Goliath. Goliath was a giant standing over nine feet tall. He was clothed in armor and carried … More What Is Your Goliath?

  There are always times when I think that people struggle with their appearance and how they are perceived by others. I can just look at a plate of gnocchi and the pounds jump right on my thighs. Some people can eat all day long and not gain a pound.  Well, what’s for them is … More I’m Happy Being Curvy

“Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection. And it offers a great range for enjoyment and appreciation than, possibly, any other purely sensory thing.” ~Ernest Hemingway   I have a confession to make … More It’s Wine O’Clock

Special needs parents are tired. Not tired, we are exhausted.  Think about this, if the special needs parents that are married are exhausted.  How do you think the single parents feel?  Isolated, lost, sad, helpless are just some of the daily emotions that we feel.   People tell me all the time that I look … More Secrets of A Special Needs Parent