Just a Different Life

19/09/2022

Each of the kids had to prepare their supper in part 2 of our $5 shopping challenge

In our life skills for teenagers they were challenged to purchase dinner with a $5 budget and then follow the package directions and prepare their dinner. Th...

16/09/2022

This challenge worked on so many skills with the kids, they had to stay in budget, decide on a meal, scan all their groceries at the check out and then interact with the cashier as they paid for their groceries.

Who was the most frugal? Who’s meal was the healthiest?

Come back on Monday and see how they worked through the directions and were able to prepare their individual meals when they got home.

Time to practice grocery shopping life skills with a $5 challenge. Can the teens stay on budget? What will they purchase for dinner?You can also follow us o...

14/09/2022

These 2 were very eager to build new bookshelves for their bedroom. They both did so well following the directions and building the shelves (almost on their own). So happy that they enjoy even if it means we need more bookshelves.

12/09/2022

Some of you have been asking, we finally have a new video!

Hobbies can be a challenge when your developmental age is lower than your actual age especially as an adult. Today Dean is learning some skills that can transfer into hobbies as an adult which will be important when looking for a social activities as an adult.

We are learning new hobbies that can carry on into adulthood. It is a challenge when an individuals developmental age is much lower than their actual age, e...

08/05/2022

Happy Mother’s Day to all the loving amazing Mom’s! I hope you all know how much you are truly loved and appreciated.

25/04/2022

In today’s video Cheyenne goes grocery shopping and practices the life skills she has been learning. https://youtu.be/6eDW4fi5TCg

Cheyenne is grocery shopping in the community, we teach her many life skills for students with or without special needs as she prepares for her dinner cookin...

18/04/2022

A little bit of our Easter celebration https://youtu.be/SSDtixDK5TE

Happy Easter, our large family is having an Easter egg scavenger hunt. How do we have an Easter egg hunt with the various special needs presented in our fam...

17/04/2022

Happy Easter! I hope you are able to enjoy the day with friends and family.

15/04/2022

Check out what the kids have been up to in the yard as part of their schooling https://youtu.be/hVPkv3VKNwQ

We are prepping and planning our homesteading family garden with our 7 children with special needs. The children have been collecting eggs so they can start...

11/04/2022

Jacob is all geared up and ready to learn more about our We took it easy and just opened up the to take a look.

11/04/2022

We are sharing the strategies we use teaching Lauralie how to set the table in our latest video https://youtu.be/ep_MqmkZ3Xg

Sharing special education teaching strategies, how we teach basic table setting and other life skills to our children with special needs. This video is part...

08/04/2022

Lauralie is learning some amazing and made dinner for our . We planned for her day to make dinner the week before and her excitement was hard to contain, I am sure every person who saw her last week knew she was making dinner.

02/04/2022

Working on her fine motor skills with her latest obsession, light brite never gets old.

01/04/2022

Happy April Fools Day! This video is a few years old but one of the kids favourites, they will watch it over and over again. https://youtu.be/KGGxF8fqjC0

When Easter falls on April Fools Day the kids are left wondering if the Easter Bunny pranked them. The younger kids are getting to a developmental level,wit...

30/03/2022

Today Savannah learnt how to make rope from and made this beautiful unique .

28/03/2022

We are teaching finger nail hygiene and overcoming obstacles that are making it a struggle https://youtu.be/zPkLiw41VjI

Are you teaching nail hygiene? We have tips for personal hygiene and teaching individuals with special needs.You can also follow us on Facebook or Instagram ...

25/03/2022

Luke is learning some new skills and making us a delicious dinner https://youtu.be/XW9jkQnxxMo

We are teaching cooking skills for special needs students with the help of Raddish Kids subscription cooking program https://raddish-kids-monthly-delivery.sj...

21/03/2022

Dinner made by our youngest It’s always a fun time spending time with this young man and creating something delicious.

18/03/2022

Making the most of for swimming at in the hotel pool.

08/03/2022

We were featured on “Right this minute”

Debbie and Shawn run the YouTube channel Just A Different Life to show viewers the challenges and the awesome times families with special needs have. For example, Shawn teaches his children how to skateboard since it helps build their confidence and social skills. All of which are important when you...

08/03/2022

Check out our latest video https://youtu.be/2zIdb4OsmoE

It never ends ...... another trip to the hospital.We would love it if you followed us on Facebook or Instagram or email us justadifferent...

28/02/2022

Happy 16th Birthday Lauralie, we hope it is the “best day ever”

09/02/2022

It’s been a while but we have a new video. https://youtu.be/Ib6snlcX3pA Please check it out.

With homeschool homestead we combine academics and much needed practical hands on skills.We would love to hear from you Facebook and Instagram A Differ...

08/02/2022

How did this happen? Happy 18th Birthday Cheyenne! Wishing you all the best as you start your adult years, hoping all your dreams come true.

26/01/2022

Happy 17th Birthday Dean! You are growing into such a loving and caring young man we are so blessed having you in our lives.

01/01/2022

Happy New Year! Wish happiness, health and prosperity for you in the coming year.

25/12/2021

Merry Christmas! I hope that you are having a day filled with as much excitement and happiness as these 7 kids are having. Wishing you the “best day ever”

29/09/2021

Oh no another teenager! Happy 13th birthday Savannah, wishing you lots of adventures and happiness as you enter your teenage years.

27/09/2021

Happy 10th Birthday Luke! You keep us on our toes but we are so thankful to have you in our lives.

21/09/2021

Happy 14th Birthday Jacob! Wishing you a fun filled day with lots of love and laughter.