[blparent] Coloring with your sighted children

Tue Jan 10 17:26:06 UTC 2012

Hi,
Again, please do not judge my motives for posting questions on this list.
This is such a petty thing to argue about.
I never said that a foster child can not go grocery shopping, nor did I
imply that I would leave a young child alone in my home.
I'm sorry if you are misunderstanding my reasons for doing things this way,
but I was not aware that I needed to explain the why and how of everything I
do. Some people choose to be more prepared for an event than others, and
that is a personal decision that must be made and should not be judged under
a microscope.
This is my final posting on this topic whether on or off this list.

In Christ, Miranda

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 12:06 PM
To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blparent] Coloring with your sighted children

You bring them with you, show them the toothpaste and ask what they'd like.
No child knows what toothpaste they like if they haven't experienced it and
their preferences change as interests change, though that you can work
around a bit.
Will these kids be so damaged they can't go out to the grocery store? I'm
being serious, food shopping is what we do and is something your kids will
have to do because it's a skill they will need, and because yours sound too
little to be left alone.
You can be prepared only so much, though I'd question the definition of
preparedness if you are stocking up on an item that is very easily
obtainable.
What am I missing?

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Miranda B.
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 11:38 AM
To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blparent] Coloring with your sighted children

Hi,
I'm not suggesting the child can't "own" this process. However, I was just
looking for ways to actively participate with the child.
Thanks, and have a great week!

In Christ, Miranda

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 9:46 AM
To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blparent] Coloring with your sighted children

Why not let the child "own" this process?
They can tell you what they are drawing and you can learn a lot about what's
going on in their head. Just sit with them and draw if you want or just sit
and be present.
You can also let them color when you do other things. When they make
something they want to show you, they will.

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Miranda B.
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2012 5:32 PM
To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: [blparent] Coloring with your sighted children

Hi,

I'm wondering if anyone knows of any place I can get crayons that are
pre-marked in Braille? If not, what do you do to be able to identify crayon
colors when coloring with your sighted child? I also know the Independence
Market used to have tactile coloring books. Are these still available? Are
there any other ideas for tactile pictures to use with your child? My
husband and I are both Blind, and finding someone sighted to put tactile
markings on pictures is not a feseable option.

Thanks, and have a great week!

In Christ, Miranda

_______________________________________________
blparent mailing list
blparent at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blparent_nfbnet.org
To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
blparent:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blparent_nfbnet.org/rebecca.pickrell%40tas
c.com
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message and any attachments or files
transmitted with it (collectively, the "Message") are intended only for the
addressee and may contain information that is privileged, proprietary and/or
prohibited from disclosure by law or contract. If you are not the intended
recipient: (a) please do not read, copy or retransmit the Message; (b)
permanently delete and/or destroy all electronic and hard copies of the
Message; (c) notify us by return email; and (d) you are hereby notified that
any dissemination, distribution or copying of the Message is strictly
prohibited.

_______________________________________________
blparent mailing list
blparent at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blparent_nfbnet.org
To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
blparent:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blparent_nfbnet.org/knownoflove%40gmail.co
m

_______________________________________________
blparent mailing list
blparent at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blparent_nfbnet.org
To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
blparent:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blparent_nfbnet.org/rebecca.pickrell%40tas
c.com
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message and any attachments or files
transmitted with it (collectively, the "Message") are intended only for the
addressee and may contain information that is privileged, proprietary and/or
prohibited from disclosure by law or contract. If you are not the intended
recipient: (a) please do not read, copy or retransmit the Message; (b)
permanently delete and/or destroy all electronic and hard copies of the
Message; (c) notify us by return email; and (d) you are hereby notified that
any dissemination, distribution or copying of the Message is strictly
prohibited.

_______________________________________________
blparent mailing list
blparent at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blparent_nfbnet.org
To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
blparent:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blparent_nfbnet.org/knownoflove%40gmail.co
m