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Do You Allow Yourself to Feel? by Lynda Drake
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio Feelings are the language of the heart so allow yourself to feel. Do you allow yourself to feel? It was a language I spoke freely in my youth. It is one I haven’t used often for the last three decades. During these 30 years I feel as if I...
Practicality in Parenting: Accepting What Is and Working with It
Photo by Caleb Oquendo In her book, Lynda Drake introduces us to practical tools to parent your child with disabilities. While optimism is essential, you also need practicality in parenting. Navigating the unique challenges of parenting children with disabilities...
What is Personal Strength? by Lynda Drake
Photo by Kampus Production What is personal strength? Do you feel like you are a strong woman? I have lived my life with a desire, almost a desperation, to be a strong woman. What that meant to me was being strong enough, set in my ways enough, not needing to listen...
What is Acceptance to You? by Lynda Drake
Photo by Sanaa Ali Author Lynda Drake shares her journey as a parent of a child with Down Syndrome and her thoughts on what is acceptance. “If we accept our weaknesses, we become stronger.” - Angelo Rondino Lynda’s perspective: What does acceptance mean to you? I...
The Power of Changing Our Focus by Lynda Drake, Powerful Imperfection Life Coaching
Photo by Lucas Pezeta Changing our focus can include looking at the situation from a more global perspective. It is like looking at a puzzle piece as opposed to the finished puzzle. I chose this picture for a few reasons. The first is I hoped it got you to laugh. I...
An Imperfect Entrance by Lynda Drake
Photo by Antoni Shkraba From the moment parents cradle their new baby, they expect everything to be wonderful. There are times, however, due to a diagnosis at birth, this is not the case. When one of my twins was born with Down syndrome, I had many questions and...
Raising Kids With Down Syndrome: Helpful Life Hacks
Photo by Pavol Štugel Raising kids with Down Syndrome is not easy, but it provides much satisfaction for parents who love their kids. Lynda Drake, author of The Power of Imperfect Parents, knows all about what parenting kids with Down Syndrome feel like. She is the...
Parents Are People Too: Remembering the Humanity in Others
Photo by Julia M Cameron Parenting kids with Down syndrome can be quite difficult, and at times, there are missteps--but it should always be remembered that parents are people too. Lynda Drake coaches people on the difficulty of being a parent. If you think parenting...
Adaptive Parenting Techniques for Children’s Unique Needs
Photo by Robo Wunderkind on Unsplash Discover how adaptive parenting fosters growth, nurtures self-esteem, and strengthens the parent-child bond in the face of unique challenges. Adaptive parenting explores the dynamic and thoughtful strategies parents...
The Challenges Faced by Young Parents
Photo by Letticia Massari There are several challenges faced by young parents and it can be demanding, they can also be rewarding. By overcoming difficulties can ensure a positive and fulfilling parenting experience. Being judged and discriminated unfairly are some of...