[blparent] Noisy shoes

Fri Nov 14 03:50:31 UTC 2008

Probably not to walk around the block or something, but it would help in 
just exploring a new environment like a new house or a play place.  I know, 
my expectations are probably too high.  But if I don't have them high, who 
will?  My theory is set the goals too high and expect failure to some 
degree.  If we don't challenge our children to be better, who will?  Who 
cares as much about them now and for their futures as us, the parents.
Barbara

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From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M." <Rebecca.Pickrell at ngc.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 3:06 PM
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes

> Then does he have the cognitive ability to travel independently?
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Barbara Hammel
> Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 2:44 PM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes
>
> Unfortunately, he doesn't have the cognitive ability to comprehend the
> request.
> Barbara
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
> Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 12:45 PM
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes
>
>> Hey Barbara, maybe you could ask him to show you how to use it
> properly.
>> Tell him to give you lessons, using his own cane.  maybe he could show
>
>> his friends as well. Smile. V
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Barbara Hammel" <poetlori8 at msn.com>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 8:21 AM
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes
>>
>>
>>> And that is a problem we do have.  He refuses to use it correctly so
>>> it's a good thing I know our block and other places where I have him
>>> do that.
>>> Once
>>> in a while I do run into things or trip, but he has to learn somehow.
>
>>> Got
>>> any ideas how to get him to hold his own cane.  We've tried fastening
>
>>> it in his hand but he hates that.  The teaching cane is the best
>>> method I've found so far.  I'm not bragging when I say I'm a very
>>> good traveler who is very aware of my surroundings because I'm not
>>> brave at all when it comes to new situations.
>>> Barbara
>>>
>>>
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>>> From: "Dena Wainwright" <autumnrose21 at gmail.com>
>>> Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 8:12 AM
>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes
>>>
>>>> having a child hold onto your cane doesn't seem especially effective
>
>>>> or safe to me... how can you get accurate info with someone holding
> it?
>>>> also,
>>>> what if he lets go?
>>>> Dena
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
>>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 11:30 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Personally, instead of holding your cane, you should have your
>>>>> child hold onto your pants or belt loop. V
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Barbara Hammel" <poetlori8 at msn.com>
>>>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 5:55 PM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> The leashes we have are just harnesses with the leash attached.
>>>>>> They fasten with velcro in the back.  They're kind of tricky to
>>>>>> figure out though.
>>>>>> You
>>>>>> have to get the child's arms through in the right place.  We don't
>
>>>>>> use them often but if I take the twins alone I take one on a leash
>
>>>>>> and the other holds onto my cane.  I've even tied the one's cane
>>>>>> to his leash so we don't have to spend forever looking for it if
>>>>>> he drops it or throws it.  Now looking for cane tips?  That's a
>>>>>> different story.  So far I've found them when the pop off.
>>>>>> Barbara
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --------------------------------------------------
>>>>>> From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 12:05 PM
>>>>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I only had the opportunity to use it once and it was a real leash
>
>>>>>>> that belonged to our husky.  Gab thought it great fun to wear
>>>>>>> Shelby's leash as we made our way through a very busy airport in
>>>>>>> Las Angelas.  I don't care what others think as long as my child
>>>>>>> is safe. V
>>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>>> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M." <Rebecca.Pickrell at ngc.com>
>>>>>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 6:06 AM
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Noisy shoes
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I've gotten comments on the leash I use for my daughter, and
>>>>>>>> they've all been positive.
>>>>>>>> Really though, I don't much care, because as parents, it is our
>>>>>>>> job to keep our kids safe, while still providing them and
>>>>>>>> ourselves oppertunities to get out and about.
>>>>>>>> Your husband doesn't have to like the leash, but he does need to
>
>>>>>>>> keep his child safe. Liking the leash is not a requirement for
>>>>>>>> *using* a leash.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>>> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>>>>>>> [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>>>>>>> On Behalf Of Melissa Ann Riccobono
>>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 7:30 AM
>>>>>>>> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
>>>>>>>> Subject: [blparent] Noisy shoes
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hi Shannon,
>>>>>>>> I wasn't thrilled about the squeaking shoes either, so I put
>>>>>>>> bells on my son's shoes.  They are noisy, but at least it's a
>>>>>>>> pleasant noise to listen to.  As for leashes, at least in the
>>>>>>>> US, they sell really cute ones that are a small backpack that
>>>>>>>> looks like an animal (we have a
>>>>>>>> monkey) and the tail of the animal is the leash.  Austin still
>>>>>>>> loves his (not all kids do, of
>>>>>>>> course) and has even named it.  Maybe I get stares when I'm out
>>>>>>>> in public, but at least I know Austin is safe.  And, I've
>>>>>>>> received a ton of comments about how cute the leash is, and even
>
>>>>>>>> what a good idea it is.
>>>>>>>> Good luck!
>>>>>>>> Melissa
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