Special Needs Parents: Stop Being so Hard on Yourself
[Click to Listen to Podcast] I learned a great life lesson the other day, and I wanted to pass it along to all of you. I was watching Oprah (not...
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Financial Planning: For Those Who Are at the Starting Line
Financial Planning I have always been a big thinker and quite an emotion-filled person. Even as a young person, I was the one to feel the worst when summer ended,...
Let’s Talk Toys The Gifts that Keep on Giving… Language
The Gifts that Keep on Giving… Language So, the holidays are over and your child has a pile of new toys. Before you just chalk them up as more things...
Requests Prior to IEP Meetings: Eval Reports and Draft IEPs
Request Eval Reports and Draft IEPs As you are getting ready for your upcoming eligibility or IEP meeting, have you requested a copy of the evaluation reports or a draft...
What Do You Do When Financial Hardships Hit
Tips to Conquer Financial Hardships Living “paycheck to paycheck” is a fact of life for many families and emergency funds are non-existent. Too often, money does not stretch far enough....
Think Camp Yes, You Can Send Your Child to Camp
Think Camp As I began to write this article, I thought back to my own experience years ago. For quite some time, I had hesitated to send my child away...
9 Things You Need to Know to Maximize Your Child’s Benefits
9 Things You Need to Know to Maximize Your Child’s Benefits Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare benefits are critical pieces of the financial base that will provide your child with...
Staying in the Green Zone With Positive Behavior Support
Staying in the Green Zone With Positive Behavior Support Do you ever feel like you are simply reacting to what happens? That your life lacks predictability and control? That your...
Tech Tips for Money Fun
Money Fun As a new year begins, people everywhere are setting goals or resolutions to be better at something. Many times resolutions include taking better care of oneself, spending more...
Parents of teenagers with special needs: Prep for college NOW…..3 tips
Inclusive College Options after High School start planning NOW! Unfortunately, in most instances, college advisors are not well-versed in all the programs available for young adults with special needs, leaving...
