PSN Team

Cruising with a Special Needs Child

Cruising is an excellent vacation choice for families with a special needs child. It’s a chance to visit multiple destinations without

What Is Asperger Syndrome?

To help Raise awareness on the various disorders, Parenting Special Needs Magazine will be highlighting one disorder per issue. In this issue we are highlighting Asperger’s Syndrome

My Own Baby Signing Story

My initial motivation for teaching my son American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary was to give him a way to express his wants and

PTO Mission: Get Struggling Readers Books They Can Read!

A mother’s story about her daughter’s reading struggles and a vision to support all learners with reading difficulties

Limiting Presents for an Extra Special Holiday Season

With the country still facing difficult economic times it’s an ideal time to shift the focus of your giving to

Toymaker Giant Fined for Allowing Lead Paint. What Does this Ruling Mean for Families?

Toymaker giant Mattel, and its subsidiary Fisher-Price, has been fined $2.3 million by

Impact of Mom’s Failed Attempts at Advocacy

Nina G is America’s favorite female stuttering stand up comedian (granted she is the only one).

Real Moms Share: Jennifer Schwertfeger

Jennifer Schwertfeger family “Grace: a powerful lesson in resilience”… Jennifer Schwertfeger is a special mother who contributed to this issue’s “Real Moms Share” section. We asked her to give us...

Gifts for Now… and Later

Gifts for the Holidays Holidays are a time to get together with friends and family and gift giving is oftentimes a part of the party. This year there are some...

Mommy’s Timeout: Jenison Majestic Drive

Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Imagine yourself here along this majestic drive with the beautiful blue sky and snow covered trees. Feel the cool...