[blparent] New Member Intro

[Angela Frederick]

Hi, Rhonda, and welcome to the list.  I just wanted to tell you that 
your concern for your stepson is so refreshing.  I would have loved 
for my stepparents to have taken that much interest in me when I was 
growing up.  I hope that you will find many rewards in helping to 
raise your stepson.

Best,
Angela




At 02:05 PM 11/22/2009, you wrote:
>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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