This week, the next chapter of Tess's genetic journey. We finally, finally get some answers.
Read More#34: Kindergartener Tess
This week, Tess goes to kindergarten. I'll give you the lowdown on the final few days of August, and how things went on her first day.
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#33: Art Camp Is Dangerous
This week, the boy gets hurt in the last possible way we expected. And Tess soldiers on--taking steps, losing teeth, and chilling out more than ever before.
Read More#32: Surprises on the Genetic Trail
This week, the latest on Tess's genetics. What we've learned so far, who we've met, and where we go from here.
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#31: Kindergarten Transition, pt 2
This week, part two of the T-Bird's transition to kindergarten. We meet her special ed teacher, we start to relax about things a bit, and then that relaxation gets all messed up, when we get some news that's a total and complete curveball.
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#30: The Genetic Mystery Continues
This week, our next move in unpuzzling the genetics of Tess. We enroll with CrowdMed, to crowdsource it up. Will it give us some answers at last?
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#29: Alcatraz-Style Escapes
This week, safe sleeping for Tess. Have we finally found a solution?
Read More#28: The Dark Night of Uncertainty
This week, genetics. The mystery of Tess. Are we ready to give up?
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#27: Med Reckoning
This week, medication. Administering pills, liquids, ointments, whatever. To your kids. Is there a larger pain in the tookus?
Read More#26: Tooth or Consequences
This week, the milestones that don't get moved. That aren't delayed. The stuff that happens to your kid when they reach a certain age, no matter what.
Read More#25: Kindergarten Transition, pt 1
This week, the first episode in a series about the transition to kindergarten. Preschool is wrapping up. Our girl heads to the local public school in September. And we are sort of freaking out.
Read More#24: Summer Survival Guide, pt 2
This week, part 2 of my rules, helping stay-at-home parents rock out with the kids all summer. Happy kids, happy parents.
Read More#23: Summer Survival Guide, pt 1
This week, part 1 of my rules, helping stay-at-home parents rock out with the kids all summer. Happy kids, happy parents.
Read More#22: As Luck Would Have It
On this week's show, luck. We are bizarrely superstitious. Like, throwing salt over shoulders, and picking up lucky pennies. My wife and I know it's illogical and idiotic. But we do it anyway. And we're passing it along to our kids.
Read More#21: Put Down the Cracked Cup
On this week's show, taking care of yourself. Most of the time, you don't do it. But you gotta, if you're gonna be there for your kids.
Read More#20: I Blew It
I blew it. In a huge way. I made a mistake. The thing is, the mistake I made is one that I talk about a lot on this podcast. One that I can't stand, when other people make it.
Read More#19: Label My Kid Please
On this week's show, labels. Why we want one for Tess. Why, without a label for her, it's much harder to make plans for education and services. And why it seems like we might never get one.
Read More#18: Under My Roof, You Do Chores
On this week's show, chores. The tasks that multiply, boomerang on you, and eat your spare time. And unfortunately, Tess can't help at all.
Read More#17: What to Expect at an IEP Meeting, and What We Never Expected
If your kid has special needs or learning difficulties, you have to meet with special educators and make a plan called an individualized education program, or IEP. This week: what to expect at an IEP meeting. And what we never expected to happen.
Read More#16: Playdating
On this week's show, playdates. They're crucial for your kids, and good for you sometimes, but they can also be more awkward than a forced hug from a weird old uncle.
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