Forever In Mom Genes

Category: Videos

  • Introducing Your Child With Special Needs To New Classmates

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    Lisa Thornbury
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    This school year we decided to introduce our daughter, who has special needs, to new classmates by way of a “Get To Know” Avery video.  It’s normal for kids to be curious about differences. Some kids approach Avery, respectfully. They can see there’s something different about her, but they treat her kindly anyway. Some kids shy…

  • Surprise Puppy!

    Surprise Puppy!

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    Lisa Thornbury
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    Before you say it, I know. And I fully agree. Puppies are not usually an appropriate Christmas gift. But, when you’re already planning on adding a pet to the family, being able to coordinate it with Santa is a parenting coup.  Our daughter Avery adores animals. She lives and breathes fur. I also breathe fur,…

  • Easy Snowman Hairstyle

    Easy Snowman Hairstyle

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    Lisa Thornbury
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    I’m terrible at doing my own hair. I can barely manage a simple ponytail. I’m not much better at styling my daughter’s hair, but she loves sporting fun buns and curious coifs so…. I do my best.  And no word of a lie, if I can do this, you can too! We did this snowman style…

  • Avery’s Moment In The Spotlight

    Avery’s Moment In The Spotlight

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    Lisa Thornbury
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    Last summer my brother and his family hosted a breast cancer fundraiser in their yard—”FraserFest” was an outdoor concert with bands and food and fun under the stars. But before the stars actually shone, there was rain—crazy heavy rain, strong winds, and even a tornado sighting. To wait out the weather, the adults huddled under…

  • Tears Of A Ukulele

    Tears Of A Ukulele

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    Lisa Thornbury
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    Family is everything. I could easily end this post with that. Because when you boil it down, your family loves and supports you. And they go out of their way to make your life better. Mostly. Without my family, I honestly don’t know what I’d do. They make life easier, happier, safer, greater. I love…