Saturday, March 10, 2007

Keeping Up with the Neighbors

When you have children who learn differently, it is hard to keep from comparing their progress to the progress of their playmates and neighbors. The children's book "Leo the Late Bloomer" comforted me when I felt the pain the parents do when they realize the their children are not hitting the natural academic milestones at the normal rates. Now I realize that I do not begrudge the Iris for not arriving in the early Spring with the Daffodil, nor should I panic when my child acquires literacy shills at a slower pace..be patient and nuturering ...your flower WILL bloom.

2 comments:

Erin said...
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Erin said...

Sorry, I'm reposting because I had spelling errors.

You helped your kids fulfill their full potential! That is another reason you rock! I just had another cousin who has been identified LD in reading, and unlike my aunt, who is like you, my uncle is in complete denial and thinks his son just isn't "trying" hard enough. You helped your kids be the best they are today, I'm sure!