Big Picture of Parent Participation in an IEP Meeting
Parent Participation in an IEP Meeting As you walk into your IEP meeting, you see 6, 8, or 10 school/district personnel already seated at the table. Yes, you “expected” that...
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Remember to say thank you by Laura Trice
Dr. Laura Trice’s simple 3-minute TED talk reflects on the power of the magic words “thank you” — to deepen a friendship, to repair a bond, to make sure another...
Simple Cookie Icing (Squeeze Bottle) Plus 4 “Hacks to Help!”
Simple Cookie Icing This icing dries hard and is perfect for coating the top of your cookies prior to decorating (adding sprinkles or other decorations). It makes decorating sugar cookies...
The Power of Focus for Helping Children Fulfill Their Potential
The Power of Focus for Helping Children Fulfill Their Potential With anything and everything available at our disposal these days, we can easily be influenced or pulled in a million...
Five New Year’s Resolutions
Five New Year’s Resolutions Dear Debbie, Sorry I haven’t been in touch for a while but, as you know, it’s been crazy with work, the kids and the million other...
Positive Behavior Support as a Family Affair
Positive Behavior Support as a Family Affair Positive behavior support (PBS) has been shown to be an effective approach for supporting children’s behavior. It involves proactive, teaching, and management strategies...
Mental Health Is Not Something to Take for Granted: How to Manage Depression and Stress During the Holidays
How to Manage Depression and Stress During the Holidays Stress and depression can occur at any time of year, and for any reason. We have seen some of our favorite...
Eating out While on a Special Diet
Eating Out While On A Special Diet Some families prefer to go out to a restaurant to celebrate their holiday get-together. No mess, no cleaning. There is always the chance...
Tech Fun Favorite Holiday Apps
Favorite Holiday Apps Sago Mini World: Kids Games By Piknik Discover a world of creative play with tons of award-winning games for kids in one app! Children aged 2-5...
{Hacks for Stress Free} Cookie Decorating with Kids
Cookie Decorating with Kids I used to love to make cookies with my family; it was a tradition in our house growing up. I USED to think it was fun...
