Category Archives: Special Needs

Proud Mama

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Siobhan Wolf

Last night, my oldest daughter was among those honored at her school’s academic awards night. There’s not enough words to express how proud I am of her for all her hard work and dedication this year. Congratulations, kiddo! You’re awesome! … Continue reading →

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Courage of an Open Heart

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Siobhan Wolf

I had a really bad day yesterday. Things from the past came rushing up to smack me between the eyes and it left me feeling breathless. For most of the day, everything I did was done with tears rolling down … Continue reading →

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Birthday Girl

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Siobhan Wolf

Celebrated my oldest daughter’s birthday today. She had a really rough time this evening, not sure why. I guess turning 12 is tough. So grateful that she ended the day in smiles. She got the giggles over the dog that … Continue reading →

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Imagine

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Siobhan Wolf

Imagine 9-11. You remember where you were, what you were doing. You remember being glued to the news for hours, maybe days, as the events unfolded, as the horror of terrorist attacks on U.S. soil sunk in slowly, bit by … Continue reading →

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Bloom

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Siobhan Wolf

Yesterday, my sixth grader had her first middle school homework. She bounced through the front door, dropped her backpack at her chair and said, “Yeah, I have homework. It’s due on Thursday.” While I read through the homework expectations letter … Continue reading →

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What a Difference a Day Makes

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Siobhan Wolf

It was early, the last day of the week and the first week of school. Her meds had not kicked in yet. Laying curled up on the couch, she picked up the cardboard package I set beside the computer to … Continue reading →

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First Day

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Siobhan Wolf

First day of school. Thunder storm woke me at 5:30 a.m. Ugh. As if early mornings weren’t already their own kind of challenge. I was clearly more anxious than either of my returning students. Transition to second grade went very … Continue reading →

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BlogHer

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Siobhan Wolf

It was a whirlwind trip. I arrived in San Diego Thursday midday and got home last night late. In between was overwhelming sensory sights and sounds and meeting for the first time people who felt like old friends. It was … Continue reading →

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Harsh

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Siobhan Wolf

I had a mini crisis this morning. When I called the pharmacy to get my daughter’s medicine for ADHD refilled as usual, the pharmacy tech told me that the Dr. had written a do not fill before date on it … Continue reading →

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Some days are too much for one person

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Siobhan Wolf

Today was one of them. The fifth grade went to BizTown, a Junior Achievement run town simulation to teach kids how to manage money, write checks, hold a job, and spend their earnings.  They had a great time.  It required … Continue reading →

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