Welcome to the Brain FUNdamentals Blog!
I began this blog in May 2020 while working as the Lead Coach and Educator at Brain Fit Academy Inc. Today, I’m excited to continue sharing my insights and experiences—only now, I’m writing from the perspective of my own company, Brain FUNdamentals LLC! While the name has changed, my passion for this work remains the same!
Hope
He did it.
My son graduated from high school yesterday.
Now, you might be thinking- “That’s great Amy, but tons of kids graduate from high school every year!”.
But here’s the thing that’s different for us- for my son- for my family.
Baby Birds
I've been watching a nest of baby birds in the burning bush next to my house. At first, it was the momma sitting on her nest, day after day until eventually, the babies arrived.
Out of the Box
I'll admit it. I like to think outside of the box.
I'm not really exactly sure when that started, because to be honest, I was a traditional "rule follower" for a long time. And I still like rules- I do, and if you ask anyone who knows me well, they will agree to that statement!
Mothers
If you are in the United States, then you will know that today is Mother's Day. It's a day to honor mothers and all that they do for their families and their children.
I Envy You
In this post, I speak for me (both from the past and in the present) but I also speak for others with whom this resonates. Often, it seems like the only people who understand what having a child with special needs is like- are those who also have a child with special needs.
I see you. I hear you. I'm on the journey along side you.
Real
The other day, I posted this picture on my Brain FUNdamentals Facebook page. I've been thinking about this quote ever since then and about what it really means to be a "real" parent.
Sense of Self
When you think about the phrase "sense of self", what image does that conjure up for you? Maybe you think about yourself, and what your place is in the world. Maybe you think about your child and about how they see themselves. Or maybe you're like me and think of someone going off to "find themselves".
New Year(s)
Each new year can bring with it hope, optimism, and a chance to start over. Do you think?
Sometimes
Being a mom of a child with special needs, or a child that struggles, is hard. Now, I'm not discounting dads, but today the focus is on moms.
A New Beginning
Yesterday, the governor of our state (Massachusetts) announced that all remaining COVID 19 restrictions will be lifted in about 10 days. As you know, I don't write about politics-or viruses, but I do write about lives.
The Road Ahead
Yesterday, I wrote a blog post that was difficult for me to write, but also very real and honest to where I am right now. I wrote about how I still don't fully accept my son and his diagnosis.
Acceptance
Acceptance is hard. The hardest.
It’s Mom’s Turn
My son's Brain Fit session was about to start and his coach asked "How's it going?"-like she usually did at the beginning of each session.
We’re a Team
When you hire Brain Fit Academy to work with your child, you get a team of people, not just one coach. We like to think of ourselves as a Brain Fit Family, and we like to stick to together like family.
I Get It
I get it. I understand what it's like to have a child who struggles in school and in life. I get it.
Parents are Partners
Parents know their children best. They are the ones that kids spend the most time with. Parents know the ins and outs and the ups and downs of their children. Parents are usually the first ones to know if something is "off" with their child or if they are just having a bad day.
There’s Someplace Else
I have never been a fly on a wall when one parent has referred Brain Fit to another, but I imagine the conversation might start something like this...
You Can Change the Story
We all have a story.
The story of our life.
It begins and ends with us.
It takes twists and turns based on choices we make.
Isn’t Everything Supposed to Go Right?
Isn't everything supposed to go right? I mean, not everything goes right- I get that. And I know that life is full of ups and downs.