Playhouse Families
The GiGi’s Impact | Believers
Today we are excited to welcome a guest blogger from GiGi’s Playhouse Nashville. Jolene is a wife and mother, a writer and reader, a lover of, among many other things, good food, good music and good people. She is immeasurably grateful for the joy of this ordinary life, well-seasoned with a dash of the unexpected.…
Read More321 Days of Acceptance | Week 5
Welcome to week five of 321 Days of Acceptance from Generation G! Generation G is a conscious decision to be better every day. Acceptance is a fundamental dignity for all people, regardless of ability. Acceptance is more than an act of charity, it is truly generosity “in action”. acceptance is the very heart and the very best of humanity.…
Read More#tuesdaytips | Organizing your IEP paperwork
We are happy to welcome Carly Quinlan, IEP Consultant & Advocate back to share another great IEP tip! You lovers of organization are going to love this! If you have a child with an IEP, you know you will undoubtedly be receiving a TON of paperwork, forms, reports, etc all the time! It…
Read MoreDear old me…..| GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers
GiGi’s Playhouse is looking to hear from you, our friends and families (new and old) so each month we will be asking a question and would love to feature you in upcoming #gigisblog posts. The April question is – If you could go back in time to the day you received a Down syndrome diagnosis,…
Read More#tuesdaytips | Behavior Intervention Plans. What you need to know.
We are thankful to welcome Carly Quinlan to the #gigisblog today to share some more great tips to help our kiddos be their #bestofall. A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) can be part of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) if your child’s behavior interferes with his or her learning and/or the learning of others.…
Read More321 Days of Acceptance | Week 3
Welcome to week three of 321 Days of Acceptance from Generation G! Generation G is a conscious decision to be better every day. Acceptance is a fundamental dignity for all people, regardless of ability. Acceptance is more than an act of charity, it is truly generosity “in action”. Acceptance is the very heart and the very best of…
Read MoreThe Fool Proof Guide To Loving Our Special Needs Family.
You don’t have to look too far into the world of special needs to find it chock full of inspirational stories. It’s bursting at the seams with determination and it’s spilling over with promise, pride and people prevailing. This is why I will not speak of my son Judah’s struggles. I will not dive into…
Read More#321DaysofAcceptance | Day 11, Abbey
Welcome to Day 11 of #321DaysofAcceptance brought to you by #generationG, Today we are so excited to introduce you to Abbey from GiGi’s Playhouse Madison! Please help us spread the message of acceptance and Generation G by sharing this post with your social media friends and family! Today we welcome Abbey & her mom Danielle…
Read More#tuesdaytips | What if you need a change once the IEP Meeting is done?
WANT TO CHANGE SOMETHING IN YOUR CHILD’S IEP AFTER THE MEETING? It happens… You give your signature, leave the IEP meeting, take home your paperwork, and get home only to realize you forgot to request something to be included in your child’s IEP. Perhaps they forgot to indicate a certain accommodation or you are…
Read More#tuesdaytips | Speech & Language Tips for School Aged Kids.
Tuesday Tips – Speech and Language Tips for Playhouse Pals Participants Sometimes finding things to do with your school-age kiddo can be tough. There aren’t always enough hours in the day to research the best ways to help support their speech and language development. Going online, finding a reliable source, creating lists of activities; who has…
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