#ownit2016

As we approach expander day Scoot is mainly worried about speaking in class with his new appliance. The anxiety is high. He is also annoyed that the once fun math class reward of starburst candy will now be off limits to him. What is a parent to do? Well. This is what i did. I jumped into my little helicopter and emailed the math teacher. Offered to bring in some non-chewy candy (hershey kisses. which let’s be honest. are better than starburst anyway). Then i flew over to the music teacher and said. Just so you know. Scoot has a new appliance in his mouth. He already hates singing in class so cut him a break this week. Ha. No i didn’t. I did make her aware that the appliance might affect his speech and he may be less willing to participate in class than usual. Because he truly is mortified to sing in front of the class on a good day. After that Scoot felt more comfortable with the situations that were stressing him out. And my helicopter is parked on its pad until needed again.