tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27546414.post2173582981558576665..comments2024-03-24T09:23:09.202-07:00Comments on Outrageous Fortune: The therapeutic effects of quitting therapy (for a little while, at least)Shastahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01013565031179610593noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27546414.post-2800826887332781402011-08-20T13:51:37.765-07:002011-08-20T13:51:37.765-07:00I don't have children with disabilities, but I...I don't have children with disabilities, but I fret about how the kids will do without me when I am away. The very few times my husband and I have both left the kids (twice) we were always pleasantly surprised at how well they adapt and thrive with different caregivers. Our oldest son, who is a sleep nightmare even at 5 years old, actually goes to bed virtually unassisted when we are not around. Hmmm...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27546414.post-31999334845090017282011-08-18T14:03:57.680-07:002011-08-18T14:03:57.680-07:00Hmmm...interesting. We've taken breaks before,...Hmmm...interesting. We've taken breaks before, but mostly just for my sanity. It never occurred to me that the break itself could be beneficial. It makes sense, though - I must have "rest days" when training for a marathon.Andihttp://www.bringingthesunshine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27546414.post-87553556031535172022011-08-16T10:54:24.306-07:002011-08-16T10:54:24.306-07:00Amy, I definitely think it's a delicate balanc...Amy, I definitely think it's a delicate balance between showing them and encouraging them to do the correct way and letting them explore their capabilities on their own. <br />... yet another thing that is true for all parents but exponentially so for parents of special needs kids!Shastahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01013565031179610593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27546414.post-53120658378293818972011-08-15T16:17:15.660-07:002011-08-15T16:17:15.660-07:00We noticed the same thing with Julia when we went ...We noticed the same thing with Julia when we went to Chicago the end of June. She got more interested in really crawling to get stuff (I"m sure the ton of toys her grandparents bought didn't hurt), and her head control since the trip has been noticeably better - like, unless she's tired I can almost carry her like a "normal" toddler and don't need to support her upper back and head. It's almost like the break gives them a chance to really process everything that they've been working and put it altogether. Or, it's nice to do something because *you* want to do it, not because somebody's telling you to!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27546414.post-15801012919281943142011-08-15T11:49:08.251-07:002011-08-15T11:49:08.251-07:00So true Tracey. I also wonder if it might have som...So true Tracey. I also wonder if it might have something to do with his recent illness? I've heard a few times now stories of kids with CP coming down with intense colds and such and then after all the scariness is over they make some pretty good gains. Related? Maybe.<br />If only we knew!Shastahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01013565031179610593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27546414.post-18795526573694523592011-08-15T08:16:06.315-07:002011-08-15T08:16:06.315-07:00Great post Shasta! It's funny, reading this ma...Great post Shasta! It's funny, reading this made me think about how much progress Asher has made in the past little bit, and realize that he hasn't had therapy in weeks because of my surgery. Related? Maybe. Of course the therapy our kids get is amazing but I think we do need to realize that a break is not just ok...but beneficial...for all of us.Tracey Trousdellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16525014711873941460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27546414.post-32323150733349580952011-08-13T23:33:01.785-07:002011-08-13T23:33:01.785-07:00You are awesome Mom. I love youYou are awesome Mom. I love youDeborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11733693657761272894noreply@blogger.com