Author: Hap
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ESY Isn’t Summer School (And Here’s Why That Matters)
Extended School Year (ESY) services are often misunderstood. This post breaks down what ESY is (and isn’t), who is eligible, and what parents can do if something doesn’t feel right.
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Remember Jelly Shoes? My Feet Do
A funny, nostalgic look back at jelly shoes—the bright, sparkly summer footwear that looked adorable, trapped dirt, caused blisters, and somehow keeps coming back for another generation.
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Clowns? Trauma Included. No Extra Cost.
Apparently, hiring a clown to terrify your child is a thing. Let’s discuss.
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Placements, Sneakers, and Why Fit Matters
IEP placement can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. This post breaks down the continuum of placements, explains how decisions are made, and uses a simple analogy to show why the right fit matters more than staying the same.
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Words to Live By: Don’t Yell at the Person with the Needle
A routine lab visit turns into a funny—and unexpectedly thoughtful—reminder that kindness costs nothing, especially when the person holding the needle is still learning.
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More Than I Expected
It’s kind of wild to think I started this blog almost 8 months ago… and this is my 60th post. Congratulations to me, right? Thank you, thank you. (Imagine applause. Maybe even a standing ovation… definitely a standing O. Feel free to throw in a few curtain calls—I’ll wait.) I honestly had no idea what…
Brain Fog & Brilliance 