[blparent] New Member Intro

[Jo Elizabeth Pinto]

WWelcome to the group.  It is a little overwhelming getting a child you 
haven't raised from the beginning.  My stepson has ADHD and some other 
emotional issues.  How old is Devan?

Jo Elizabeth

Until lions have their historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify 
the hunters.--African Proverb

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From: "Rhonda Scott" <earthmagic7 at sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:05 PM
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [blparent] New Member Intro

> Hello all,
>
> I just joined the list and wanted to introduce myself.
>
> My husband and I live in Kalamazoo, MI. We are both totally blind, and 
> have custody of his son Deven. Deven is sighted, and I'm looking for other 
> parents who can share experiences with raising a sighted child, and help 
> me to learn to be the best mom I can be.
>
> Deven also has ADHD and some emotional challenges, so I want to try to 
> develop my own coping mechanisms, as well as help him learn and grow. 
> Deven is in a special Ed setting of sorts, and is nearly ready to move out 
> of that setting into general classes. One of the things I would like to do 
> is begin reading with him. At this time he has no homework, and I think it 
> would be a good idea if we started working together on different subjects 
> at home so he can accept the idea of one day being expected to have and do 
> homework once he is in a regular classroom setting.
>
> So I will be looking for input on how best to work with him on things like 
> times tables and reading along with him. I realize some of this is quite 
> obvious, but parenting is new to me, and I confess I'm looking for 
> reassurance and support.
>
> Looking forward to being part of the list.
>
> Rhonda
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