[blparent] moving

[Dena Wainwright]

Look and see if there are MOMS Clubs or other early childhood classes in 
your new area. It would be a great way for both of you to meet new people.
Dena

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jo Elizabeth Pinto" <jopinto at pcdesk.net>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2010 2:51 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] moving


> Congratulations on your bigt adventure!  The main thing, I would think, is 
> that your daughter will take her cues from you.  If you are upbeat and 
> excited about the opportunities and changes, she will be, too.
>
> Maybe you could take along a picture of your dad, so your little girl can 
> see it.  And maybe practice having her talk to him on the phone, even 
> before you move, so she gets used to it.
>
> Good luck,
> Jo Elizabeth
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Nikki Fugett-Dobens" <nfugett at cinci.rr.com>
> Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2010 1:35 PM
> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [blparent] moving
>
>> Hi everyone! Thought maybe someone would be able to help, I've been 
>> reading, but I'm still looking for suggestions.
>> Kevin, Mackenzie, and I are moving to toledo which is about 4 ahours away 
>> from cincinnati where we currently live.  He has accepted a new job, 
>> which will be a great opportunity, but I'm wondering how to explain this 
>> to Mackenzie.  We have told her she is going to a new home and a new 
>> adventure.  I said she could choose where her crib is going to go, and 
>> her toys.  She is also going to help me set up her play room!
>> Obviously, we will have to take Mackenzie out of pre school.  I will be 
>> looking for a new job when we get there, hopefully I will find something 
>> in social services.  Until I do though, her and I will be home together. 
>> We are starting to plan out a schedule of activities for her and I to do 
>> together during the day that will be fun and educational.  She seems to 
>> have an amazing talent for art, and she loves to read! So we will find 
>> things to do! Just wondering if any of you have any experiences with 
>> this, and ways to help make the adjustment for the child easier.  She 
>> will also be 4 hours away from my dad, and the two of them have a special 
>> connection!
>> Any advice would be appreciated!
>> Thanks!
>> Nikki
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