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Happy Mother’s Day To The Women Who Do It All!
Sam Young Sam Young

Happy Mother’s Day To The Women Who Do It All!

Moms, never underestimate your power! As far as I can tell, there is no one more powerful in this world than you!

You are the courageous few who:

  • go up against the system and fight for accommodations

  • see strengths in your child when the rest of the world seems to see shortcomings

  • entrench yourselves in learning about neurodiversity and taking creative approaches with your kiddo

  • invest in programs that offer your child what you know is right

  • give so much by being a working professional and supporting your child full-time OR putting your career on pause to support your child full time

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The Salt and Pepper of Supporting 2e Kiddos
Sam Young Sam Young

The Salt and Pepper of Supporting 2e Kiddos

Whenever I think of mentoring twice-exceptional students, cooking comes to mind. Admittedly, I’m not much of a cook, but I do like to eat! Cooking is a true art form because it’s always fluctuating. A recipe may be consistent, but the process is never constant. Many factors shape the experience: the cook, the kitchen, preparation, presentation, ingredients, and the emotional and physical state of the consumer, among others.

Supporting 2e students is similar. Though professionals and parents may be consistent, things never stay constant, the menu changes, and appetites differ. There are core ingredients, however. Mentoring is like salt that helps bring out the natural flavor.

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The Women Who Do It All!
Sam Young Sam Young

The Women Who Do It All!

Moms, never underestimate your power! As far as I can tell, there is no one more powerful in this world than you!

You are the courageous few who:

  • go up against the system and fight for accommodations

  • see strengths in your child when the rest of the world seems to see shortcomings

  • entrench yourselves in learning about neurodiversity and taking creative approaches with your kiddo

  • invest in programs that offer your child what you know is right

  • give so much by being a working professional and supporting your child full-time OR putting your career on pause to support your child full time

Read More

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