Poses That Renew: Putting Our Best Feet Forward
Poses That Renew Now that the New Year has arrived, we have accomplished all of our holiday tasks and, maybe, reflected on what we hope the New Year might bring,...
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An Unusual Gift for the New Year
Unusual Gift I sometimes felt like the little voice in the box that was saying “Will someone let me out of here?” I felt trapped, stressed, unhappy and unproductive. Parenting...
Did You Know Opportunities to Help Your Charitable Organization Loosen the Stretch of a Tight Budget Still Exist?
Did you know Opportunities to help your charitable organization loosen the stretch of a tight budget still exist, despite drops in charitable giving. Some national retailers and restaurants permit local...
12 Special Needs Fitness Tips for the New Year
I have the interesting position of watching trends in special needs and fitness. Last year several articles and web sites brought attention to the increasing incidence of obesity and lifestyle-related...
Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Avoid Holiday Weight Gain It may feel as if you just got your eating habits and weight under control and now the holidays are here! Food is everywhere, because any...
Age Appropriate Gifts?
Q: What are your thoughts on buying age appropriate gifts for my teenager? Please advise. Advice: Now that the holidays are approaching, I have had quite a few questions regarding...
TOY Safety?
Toy Safety Question: What should I be concerned about as it relates to holiday gifts with my special needs child? Answer: Toy safety concerns are crucial as toys can soon...
Ask Special Parents: Communication with Your Child’s Teacher
Communication with Your Child’s Teacher Have you established a method of communication with your child’s teacher via email or a weekly report? Does it describe the goals worked on, methods...
ASK Angie ASL – Holiday Signs
Holiday Signs Tips for working with the deaf 1. It’s important to remember that not all people can lip-read. Lip-reading is a skill that often requires a background knowledge of...
Socialize Successfully: A Few Simple Tips to Help You During the Holiday Season
Socialize Successfully This Holiday Season you might very well find yourself at a party. It might be work related, a family gathering, a neighborhood friendly get together, or a function...
