Posts Tagged ‘jewel jar’
Encouraging independence… But not in charge
Back in 2005, during my 20 week ultrasound, the technician did not notice Jordan’s limb difference but we did discover that I was going to be a mother to a daughter. With or without a limb difference, I was nervous. I know how hard it can be to be a female. So right then and…
Read More +The jewel jar is full
She did it! It took Jordan four months, but she finally filled her jewel jar and earned a brand new Fancy Nancy book. I love that we made a book her final reward for good behavior in our household. I wish I could say this jewel jar fixed all of our challenges with being polite…
Read More +Seven jewels
It took the offer of seven jewels, but I got Jordan to help me present her story and her use of prosthetics to occupational therapy students this afternoon. Jordan and I visit the class once a year. I think it’s pretty awesome we’ve visited the class since 2006. It’s funny when we pulled up to…
Read More +Jewel Jar update
Jordan and I started using a jewel jar to work on a serious respect issue back in August. She has to get the jewels from one jar into the other jar to earn a Fancy Nancy book. I figured I’d share an update. We’re about two months into this process. Earning a jewel still motivates…
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