by Rick Daynes | Aug 23, 2019 | Parenting, Uncategorized |
It’s the first day of school and I am looking for Mia. Well, not the original Mia. The original Mia has moved on to the first grade and will not be in Eli’s class. My son Eli has a dual diagnosis of Down Syndrome and Autism. Last year my wife and I decided to go...
by Rick Daynes | Apr 10, 2019 | Fun, Parenting, Uncategorized |
Dear Respite Worker, You have no idea of the impact you have on the family you serve. You just don’t. Families with special needs come in all shapes and sizes with various issues. What you do is invaluable and cannot be overstated. Like many families with...
by Rick Daynes | Mar 6, 2019 | Uncategorized |
Every year since our little Eli was born (He’s five now) we have designed our own tee-shirt in support of World Down Syndrome Day. We went with black this year because we think our teenagers will wear it more often. We shall see. If you would like one, they come...
by Rick Daynes | Feb 11, 2019 | Parenting, Uncategorized |
Hair Club For Men It has been on my bucket list for some time now. You know, kidnap the wife and whisk her away to an undisclosed location. Almost sounds primeval, like I should drag her by the hair with a club over my shoulder. The Project I fell victim to Cyber...
by Rick Daynes | Dec 8, 2018 | Educators, Parenting, Uncategorized |
Sometimes you don’t realize what a miracle you have in your life until you open your soul and talk about it. It was really difficult to finish this talk with my boy in the next room. He is our miracle....
by Rick Daynes | Dec 3, 2018 | Educators, Parenting, Uncategorized |
Heading into ANY CONFERENCE? This is what you need to know....
by Rick Daynes | Nov 28, 2018 | Parenting, Uncategorized |
Learn to appreciate the little things. Celebrate discovery, accomplishments, and events, as small as they may be....
by Rick Daynes | Nov 24, 2018 | Parenting, Uncategorized |
You have to put forth the effort to be happy. Evaluate your mood and adjust....
by Rick Daynes | Nov 20, 2018 | Parenting, Uncategorized |
Having a growth mindset will allow you to overcome your toughest challenges....
