As a parent of a child who has a disability knows, multiple therapies are essential to his or her child’s well-being. If started early on, it can make a world of difference to a child’s success and paves the way […]
Following Hope- Vacationing, Wheelchairs, Perspective
Vacation! The very word itself creates a feeling of anticipation and excitement. As a child and young adult, my grandparents always took me along on trips in their RV. We went everywhere—from the mountains to the beach, and we approached […]
Following Hope- Independence Through Communication and Personal Care.
As some parents who have children with disabilities know, letting others help with their child’s personal care can be challenging, but it can be an invaluable teaching tool for children when they are on their own. It is vital, I […]
Following Hope
My name is Hope Johnson. I love American history, especially learning about the Civil War and the period after that. Reading literature, listening to Mercy Me and a good, invigorating discussion about life in general are favorite past times of […]
Help with Toilet Training!? YES, please!
I don’t know about you, but toilet training my child (now a 9 year old) hands down, was one of greatest challenges my husband and I had to deal with. In fact, most parents, regardless of their child’s ability level, […]
A whole new, smart world
Welcome to 2017. We are in the age of everything “at our fingertips”. There are so many new, affordable technology devices made in order to make not just our phones and televisions, but our entire homes “smart”. What if all the […]
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
As this is only just the start of another crazy cold, frigid, arctic, polar-bear-lovin’ weather season, here are some easy tips to help protect your kids from Mother Nature’s wintery wonders. The anticipated forecast this season, which is described by […]
The hunt for the great TEAL pumpkin
Are you interested in providing a safe and fun “trick or treat” night for every child? Join the initiative from F.A.R.E. (Food Allergy Research & Education) for a non-candy treat as an option for children. Providing a few Halloween stickers, pencils and […]
It’s Monday…MOOOOVE over meat!
Did you know that “Meatless Monday” is actually an international campaign to help improve our health and our environment? It’s true, and there are decades of history in the United States. History During World War I, a marketing strategy was initiated for […]
Bizarre, fun, yet yummy July celebrations
Okay, so other than America’s Birthday in July, why not try to celebrate some other silly, fun, and also, quite tasty ‘holidays’? Some of them may not have any true origins, however, they can also be an attempt at a […]