- “We don’t have a preschool in our town that will accept him because of his age so I’m just going to start him in Kindergarten because I don’t have another option.”
This one makes me really upset. If raising kids was completely void of challenges, everyone would do it and would excel at it. But we know that doesn’t happen. So what can you do? Supplement instruction at home or with a daycare provider, tutor, or friend. A couple hours of instruction three times a week, especially if your child is getting individual attention, is all it takes. Schedule play dates to help him relate to other kids and adults. Use a computerized curriculum to give him what he needs academically before he starts in school. (We LOVE ABCMouse in our family). It’s only one year.
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Bailey Koch is an advocate for those who can't easily advocate for themselves in every way. Married to her hottie hubby, whom has survived 5+ suicide attempts, and mom to two teenage boys, the oldest with High Functioning Autism and youngest with Epilepsy, Bailey is passionate about mental health and parenting through the messy realities. Additionally, Bailey is a Doctor of Special Education and works as an instructor at the University of Nebraska at Kearney preparing future special educators to be advocates for the learning of all.
Bailey and her husband, Jeremy, have written and published two books. "Never Alone: A Husband and Wife's Journey with Depression and Faith" details their struggles with severe depression and the journey toward understanding their purpose, accepting help, and finding faith. "When the House Feels Sad: Helping You Understand Depression" is written for families, at a child's level, to open up a conversation about the reality of Depression.
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