Laura Hedgecock: Memory Sharing Specialist

Laura Hedgecock

Teaching Responsibility: Prescription Medication

Hoping she's gathered a little wisdom along the way (if nothing else, she knows what NOT to do), Laura is honored to join Parents Space bloggers.

No one is against teaching responsibility to teenagers and preteens. However, when it comes to prescription medication, the old adage about letting them make their own mistakes can be downright scary.

At least in theory, around the time kids enter middle school, they become more capable of taking over responsibility for their medications.On the other hand, there are actual health (and sometimes social or academic) risks associated with non-compliance or even missing a dose. Worse still are the risks of getting medications confused.

Laura Hedgecock

Special Needs – Bravery Over-Rated?

Hoping she's gathered a little wisdom along the way (if nothing else, she knows what NOT to do), Laura is honored to join Parents Space bloggers.

Last weekend I observed a special needs young adult whose bravery failed him. Rather than thinking less of him, I admire him more.

In my mind, there is a distinct difference between bravery and courage.

Laura Hedgecock

Handwriting Problems Indicative of “Core” Issues

Hoping she's gathered a little wisdom along the way (if nothing else, she knows what NOT to do), Laura is honored to join Parents Space bloggers.

As he entered kindergarten, my son seemed like an average kid. He was a little young (July birthday) and had a slight “scissoring skills” deficit.

By the end of 1^st grade, his teacher and I both had earned grey hairs.

Laura Hedgecock

Why Do We Give High School Coaches a Pass?

Hoping she's gathered a little wisdom along the way (if nothing else, she knows what NOT to do), Laura is honored to join Parents Space bloggers.

I once over-heard a U-13 club soccer coach in a heated discussion with a mom. “I know I’m not a good role model, but your shouldn’t move Johnny to another team.

Laura Hedgecock

Parents of Special Needs Children: Choose Your Village

Hoping she's gathered a little wisdom along the way (if nothing else, she knows what NOT to do), Laura is honored to join Parents Space bloggers.

When looking for a community of people in which to raise your child, how do you know if your fellow villagers are going to support you or be the ones to throw the first stones?

Laura Hedgecock

Junior Ranger Programs Provide Outdoor Entertainment

Hoping she's gathered a little wisdom along the way (if nothing else, she knows what NOT to do), Laura is honored to join Parents Space bloggers.

Twenty-five years ago, if a parent had expressed a desire to “unplug” their child, their peers would have at least glanced askew, if not called in the men in white coats. Today, it’s an urge most of us share. It’s not that hard to get kids outside and involved in nature, but sometimes it is hard to do that for a prolonged period, at least not without a battle.