Something I need to remember!

[lmsar]

 

The Ten Commandments for Parents of a Special Needs Children

Author Unknown

1. Take one day at a time, and take that day positively. You don't have control over the

future, but you do have control over today.

2. Never underestimate your child's potential. Allow him, encourage him, expect him to

develop to the best of his abilities.

3. Find and allow positive mentors: parents and professionals who can share with you

their experience, advice, and support.

4. Provide and be involved with the most appropriate educational and learning

environments for your child from infancy on.

5. Keep in mind the feelings and needs of your spouse and your other children. Remind

them that this child does not get more of your love just because he gets more of your

time.

6. Answer only to your conscience: then you'll be able to answer to your child. You need

not justify your actions to your friends or the public.

7. Be honest with your feelings. You can't be a super-parent 24 hours a day. Allow

yourself jealousy, anger, pity, frustration, and depression in small amounts whenever

necessary.

8. Be kind to yourself. Don't focus continually on what needs to be done. Remember to

look at what you have accomplished.

9. Stop and smell the roses. Take advantage of the fact that you have gained a special

appreciation for the little miracles in life that others take for granted.

10. Keep and use a sense of humor. Cracking up with laughter can keep you from

cracking up from stress.

[aurorabunny]

May. 28, 2009 at 11:02 AM

These are great!

[shaleesha2]

May. 29, 2009 at 4:26 PM

that made me cry! Life is so crazy right now and I feel like I have control over nothing. Reading that helped me realize some things and that I can't be "super parent" anymore

[aurora2017]

Jun. 1, 2009 at 2:37 PM

That is so nice to read when your day is not going right.  Thank you for posting it.

[willysmama]

Jun. 11, 2009 at 6:34 PM

those are great to remember