“I Knew Something Wasn’t Right.” A Mother Learns Her Daughter has Familial Spastic Paraparesis

The following is an interview I had with Melissa Kyle of Kentucky. Her daughter Katlin (pictured below) was diagnosed with Familial Spastic Paraparesis (FSP), sometimes called Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, a rare chromosomal disorder. 1. Tell me about yourself, your family, and your daughter Katlin. “My name is Melissa Kyle. I have been married for 17 years, and have four wonderful and very outgoing girls. Kayla is fifteen, Kelsey is thirteen, Katlin is eight, and Kerrigan is six. My college degree is in Early Childhood Development, and I have worked in the childcare profession for over ten years. Due to an … Continue reading

Fun Web-sites for Preschoolers

Why buy a gaming console for your preschooler when there are a multitude of games they can play on-line? These games encourage eye-hand coordination and usually incorporate some educational aspect as well. My four year old can get on-line and play games without needing any adult help. My two year old loves to watch. I love that they are learning numbers, letters, colors, Spanish, matching, reasoning, and other valuable skills. My Favorite Preschool Sites Nick Jr – This site has all your child’s favorite TV characters, like Dora the Explorer, Blue’s Clues, Little Bill, Backyardigans, Diego, and more. There are … Continue reading