Nightmares from the “the naughty room”
I often tell people that when our son Cole was born thirteen years ago with Down syndrome, that he flipped our world upside down in the best way. His love of life... Read more.
Children with challenging behaviors need compassion and calming, not restraint or seclusion
Max Benson was only 13 when he died in a Sacramento, California hospital in November of 2018. A day earlier, after school employees allege that he spit on a classmate,... Read more.
Is your child being locked up at school in Canada?
With the help of Silas Brown of Global News, we are finally able to tell our story, and to warn other parents about what happened to our non-verbal, autistic daughter... Read more.
Segregation and Restraint
A family’s journey Today’s guest author is Amber Dawn. Amber is a resident of Des Moines, Iowa. Amber is an advocate for better teacher-parent... Read more.
If Johns Hopkins Children’s Center recommends it
Maybe your child’s teacher should read it too Today’s guest author is Shelley. Shelley is a stay at home mom, whose son is her full time job. I have... Read more.
No restraining, just keeping kids busy and loved!
A teachers journey Today’s guest author is Sharon Bense. After teaching special education in the public schools for 20 years, Sharon Bense, co-founded Clover... Read more.
Be the change that you wish to see in the world
Our children’s future and others like them are literally on the line Today’s guest author is Pamela Ononiwu. Pamela is a mother from Virginia and a... Read more.
Not a Crime
Kids need help to reach their full potential Today’s guest author is Vickie Jarosz. Vickie is a stay at home mom from Peachtree City Georgia. She is the parent... Read more.
From Paraprofessional to Restraint and Seclusion Advocate
Today’s guest author is Molly Hoffard. Molly is a mother from Lakeville, Minnesota. She’s a Partners in Policymaking graduate, an end of life doula, a nonprofit... Read more.
My Journey to Plan B
Today’s guest author is Jo-Anne Granstrom. Jo-Anne is a mother from Edmonton Canada and a strong supporter of the Collaborative Proactive Solutions model for... Read more.