[blparent] New Member Intro

[Veronica Smith]

Hi Rhonda, my name is Veronica.  I have been part of this list for almost 2
years and have found it very helpful.  One thing I want to clarify in
parenting is nothing is obvious.  Now that that is out of the wway, we can
move on. Smile!  I am totally blind and my 10 year old is sighted.  I also
had the same questions as you- how in the world am I suppose to do this or
that.  Well hang on to your seat, the answers will appear before your vary
eyes.  This group is great. V

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Rhonda Scott
Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:05 PM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
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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