Real Moms Share: Michelle Rocker
Michelle Rocker Marching to her own beat… When we first met Michelle Rocker, we were instantly taken by her funny sense of humor, her wit, charm and, of course, her...
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Making a Difference: Karen Bowersox and Downs Designs
Karen Bowersox and Downs Designs If Necessity is the “Mother of Invention”, perhaps adversity can be the “Grandmother of Invention”, so to speak. In this case, adversity led to a...
“Pre-IEP Worksheet for Parents” {Tip 27 of 31}
Be prepared for your next IEP meeting Before you go to an IEP meeting, you may wish to consider getting some general information together in order to be better prepared for...
From The Heart “Summer Heat!”
A few days ago I went to get into my car. A seemingly, simple thing to do, right? It was a typical, mid-afternoon Summer, but as I opened the door,...
Ask Angie ASL + Tips: Back to School
Ask Angie ASL As we begin to prepare for another school year, it is time to get our Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) child ready for their school day....
17 “Mom Approved” Gifts for Kids with Special Needs
I look for two key things when buying gifts for my son who has Cerebral Palsy. My main focus is finding something that he will successfully be able to use.
Sharing! Updates: Downs Designs Dreams Launches “Adopt-A-Jean Friday”
Downs Designs Dreams will donate a pair of Downs Designs® Jeans or NBZ® Jeans through this unique campaign. The company promotes independence and instills confidence by designing, developing and marketing...
Mommy’s Timeout: Great Smoky Mountains
Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Imagine yourself here among the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. Enjoy the beautiful colors in nature. Take a...
2015 Cover Winner: Cecilia Rabe
Cecilia Rabe, 7, enjoying the sunshine. Her mother, Alicia Kae, of Topeka, Kansas, shared this adorable picture with us. Cecelia has been diagnosed with DiGeorge Syndrome, hypo-plastic left heart syndrome...
Handling Your Child’s Diagnosis: Six Things Parents Should Do For Themselves
Handling Your Child’s Diagnosis Before their children are even born, parents are already dreaming about the future…first smiles, first words, first steps and down the line, proud graduations and joyful...
