September - 2015

MAMA BEAR'S BLOG

SDK's First Joke

There is such beauty in parenting a child on the autism spectrum. Everyday, I get the privilege to share in little victories as SDK...

Flattery Done Right

After school conversation... Me: Guess what! SDK: What. Me: My birthday is tomorrow!!! SDK: I knew that already. Me: Do you know how...

The Best Birthday Party EVER!

SDK is my greatest teacher... Even on his birthday, he gave me the gift of a beautiful and powerful lesson. I love parties... I like to...

God Always Has a Plan

I woke up this morning with tears in my eyes at the realization that I never got the opportunity to place SDK's little brothers or...

First Day of School Eve

I know it is Labor Day... But for me it is the First Day of School Eve... A day filled with reflection, preparation, and prayer... My...

Because I'm Super!

I stand in constant amazement of SDK... He is a "Seize the Moment" child. Today when we were leaving the Sprayground, the attendant was...

I Love Our SuperKids!

There is a trailer floating around the internet for a comic book, Raising Dion...about a little boy with Super Powers and his widowed...

Meet SDYM and Mama Bear

Welcome to the Mama Bear Blog, where Dr. El Brown invites you into her world of parenting, education, and empowerment.

Through personal accounts and heartfelt narratives, Dr. El shares her core beliefs and approaches to various aspects of life, including education, service provision, and family empowerment.

As a mother to her son, SDYM, who is a young man on the autism spectrum, Dr. El's journey is a testament to the power of empathy and compassion. Her experiences in effectively mothering SDYM have shaped her philosophy on engagement, teaching her valuable lessons that extend beyond the realm of parenting.

Join us as we delve into the wonderful world of Mama Bear and SDYM, where each story is filled with warmth, insight, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by families. Whether you're a service provider working with families or a family navigating the complexities of raising a child, Mama Bear Blog offers a friendly and informative space for learning and growth.

Embark on a journey of empowerment and support with "You Are Not Alone.

I once heard that parenting is like learning to change a tire on a moving car.

Well, if that is the case then learning to parent a child with disabilities without support is like learning to change a tire on a moving car, while on a busy expressway, blindfolded, without a jack and a tire iron - a near-impossible struggle. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

The goal of this book is to slow down the traffic, take off your blindfold, give you the tools, and show you how to use them…all while never leaving your side because I’m your Hip Pocket Girl. I’ve traveled the journey, I’ve done the work, and I have made a path to ease your way.

Mothering a child on the autism spectrum can feel overwhelming and incredibly lonely at times. This book is your key to a village of mothers, who share a similar journey. We share with each other. We support each other. And we are here to let you know that you are never alone.