Mother’s Intuition
June 9, 2011 by p2p
Filed under Parent Peers
Jo-Ann Milner Learned to Trust her Instincts “My strength and my willpower comes from my mom. Everything I’ve learned about standing up for myself comes from her. She’s a rock. She’s my best friend. I kiss her hello and I kiss her goodbye. I don’t care that my buddies think that’s not cool for a [...]
Big Bullies… Taking Taunts and Teases to Task
June 9, 2011 by p2p
Filed under Advocate Advice
Parents can feel a whole range of emotions when they discover that their child is being bullied. While initial feelings might include isolation, anger, sadness and guilt, there is a way forward and it starts with spotting the signs of bullying, determining actions you can take, knowing your child’s rights and learning from other parents. [...]
Bracing for Battle
June 9, 2011 by p2p
Filed under Support Specialists
How Parents can Encourage Orthotic use in Teens Those who know teens know how difficult it can be to convince them of anything. A sociologist once said: “Never get into a confrontation with a teenager, because you will always lose.” Couple that with a bracing situation and you have the perfect storm. Meet Steve, a [...]
