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The Sweet Sound of Victory: Celebrating SDYM's Amazing Milestone!

LOOK!!!! I am so PROUD I could SCREAM (again)!!!!! After school, SDYM was preparing to make a “How it’s going” art video for his new...

SDYM: The Sherlock Holmes of His School – A Tale of Lost and Found!

Nobody’s gonna put SDYM in a corner!!!! Okay…soooooo…nephew lost his keys and wallet Tuesday at school. Essentially, he left them in his...

A Culture of Care: How Compassionate Leadership Transforms Organizations

Yesterday, I went into the preschool for the first time since the new year. And, I was greeted with love and hugs from the children. But,...

Parenting as Healing: Finding Strength in Unconditional Love

SDYM is the ABSOLUTE SONshine in my life. Life can be tough. And, responsible adulting is not for the faint of heart. But, This Child’s...

Learning at Home with Your Child

Hey, Families. I’m Dr. El, a mom and professor of Early Childhood Education. ❤️🐻 In the midst of this pandemic and quarantine, let’s...

Education and Opportunity

This day two years ago, changed the course of my life!!! I had quietly told a friend in February of 2015, I wanted to go back to school...

It takes a village...to raise a mommy...

Today I thank God for Parents' Place in Pacific Grove, CA. As a new mommy of a 4 week old...I was utterly exhausted and I felt nothing...

My Purpose...My Mission...Celebrate All Children

In late March 2013, I took a then kindergarten SDK to his first day of Spring Break camp. By the end of the second day, he told me he...

My Favorite Holiday

This is why Thanksgiving is my FAVORITE holiday... The fact that SDK is the only one of the five heartbeats that have beat inside of me...

You Are Perfectly Formed

Never change who you are to win the favor, acceptance, or affection of others... You may not be everybody's cup of tea...but you will be...

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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.