Blog – Page 2 – OK With Change

Becoming a better listener through modeling AAC

January and February are all about me focusing on being more present in my life, and for my children. Being present includes listening. That is not just listening with our ears, it’s with our eyes, too. So here’s an AHA! Moment. She is listening. Our little Doodlebug is always listening. Of course she is. ButContinue reading “Becoming a better listener through modeling AAC”

Parents as partners, Thankful to be part of the solution

Originally posted on Mickie’s Miracles. I am full of reflection this time of year. On the heels of Epilepsy Awareness Month, while we approach a new year, I am grateful for three years of seizure freedom for my baby girl. I am grateful to a team of doctors, nurses, epileptologists, and neurosurgeons, and a dedicated EpilepsyContinue reading “Parents as partners, Thankful to be part of the solution”

Celebrating the battle over buttons

This girl continues to accomplish important life skills and show her determination for doing hard things.

Finding her voice through AAC

Finding my daughter’s voice by focusing on her AAC device is just the beginning.

She doesn’t need words for me to know when she is happy

Choosing Beautiful

This world can be so hard to face some days — especially when you’re the mom of a little girl, and maybe more importantly of a boy who you want to appreciate and respect and celebrate girls, too. I admit I never worried too much about my looks. I had enough self confidence to getContinue reading “Choosing Beautiful”