Tag Archive: independence

The Double-Edged Sword of Independence and Safety

Independence is a double-edged sword. Of course, we want our children to grow into independence, but, with a child who has intellectual disabilities, it can backfire.

Aimee Sharp
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He Raced Without Me and We Both Found Freedom

Events just don’t happen without us. At the same time, we all wish and pray and work towards independence for our children.

Jamie Sumner
special needs

The One Word Special Needs Parents Need to Hear More Often

As special needs parents, advocate, independence, and empathy are three vital words to our children’s lives. But I would like to add one more.

Jamie Sumner
independence

Redefining Independence for Your Child with Special Needs

To be independent is a hard-wrought thing. Eating, breathing, speaking, moving…these things take intense effort from a child and family with special needs.

Jamie Sumner

100-Year-Old Fitness Buff a ‘Legend’ at Mount Vernon Gym

In this article from the Seattle Times, the author introduces us to Betty Erickson, who works out at her Mount Vernon Gym.

Aimee Sharp