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Monday, April 21st, 2008
Structure and Routine Tips
In conclusion of our series on “Structure and Routine”, I want to share some practical tips and things to consider when just starting a schedule. These tips may also be helpful for those who already have a schedule or routine in place.
First let’s define some terms!
Schedule: “A list of times of recurring events, projected [...]
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Friday, April 18th, 2008
Structure and Routine with Special Needs Part 2
I shared in the previous post about the unique circumstances of our family in dealing with the medical needs of our second son, Caden. Now, I’m going to share how structure and routine has helped our family, specifically in the area of “self-control training.”
One of the biggest blessings in having a schedule is the [...]
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Tuesday, April 15th, 2008
Structure and Routine with Special Needs
My name is Sherry Osborne. I am a stay at home mom with 3 boys ages 5 1/2 yrs, 3 1/2 yrs, and 8 months. Both my husband and I are Choleric temperaments with Melancholy being my secondary. [...]
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Monday, April 7th, 2008
Structure & Routine Series
For some of you, the words “structure and routine” strike fear in your heart. But it doesn’t have to. A basic routine can help bring peace to a home. Who doesn’t want that?
You will find, in the days to come, a series of posts on structure and routine. This has been [...]
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Friday, April 4th, 2008
Reality of Routine
Anne Marie Ezzo forwarded an email to Hank and me back in November with an opening sentence that read, “Of all people who can relate to what the Daily’s are going through, thought about the two of you.” Gary and Anne Marie had been praying for us and with us regarding our son Caden who [...]
