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How Do You Get Your Kids Active?

Get your children active, free! Turn up the music for a dance party—shake that booty is a favorite! Run around in parks and play simple outdoor games (race them!). Join local swim teams; they’re often free like the Special Olympics and TOPSoccer programs. Bring spring to your yard with inexpensive trampoline fun.

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2015 Cover Winner: Cortney Kovack

Winter wonderlands bring new joys, like snow days and cheering with friends. Embrace those moments—each victory counts. Keep nurturing your passions, whether it’s singing or dreaming of the runway! You’re already amazing.

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Using 2 Words Only, Describe Your Child’s Personality?

Warm and Creative Your child shines brightly, full of joy and curiosity, lighting up every corner of your home. Whether it’s their infectious laughter that brightens a gloomy day or the sparkle in their eye when they discover something new, you know they’re remarkable.

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Mommy’s Timeout: South Shore Bermuda

  Take a time out and use Visualization Meditation to relax. Imagine yourself here soaking up the sun rays while enjoying the beautiful turquoise colored water. Feel the warm sand...

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Real Mom’s Share: Mitzi & Caitlyn

Discover the transformative power of pacing yourself in “Real Moms Share,” where Mitzi McGilvray shares her journey navigating life with a daughter who has Trisomy X. Uncover how embracing slower motion changed their world, despite fast-paced beginnings—read now for heartfelt insights and practical tips!

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Be Proactive vs Reactive this Year!

Gain Control & Balance with Proactive Calendar Tips Discover how a simple paper calendar and colored Post-it notes can empower your scheduling. By actively managing your time with this strategy, you’ll gain the control that feels so elusive in today’s hectic world. Imagine organizing all your obligations—work, personal commitments, family time—on one reliable tool.

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Organizing Your Filing System

How Do You Organize Your Filing System? Parenting Special Needs’ reader’s shared with us on Facebook how they organize their filing system: by year; by diagnosis; by provider; other? How did they manage their research and library? Easy To Access It’s all on my computer. I have a laser printer scanner..it’s magic.

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Cruising with a Special Needs Child

Cruising with a Special Needs Child: Your Guide to Smooth Sailing Discover why cruising is perfect for families with special needs kids. Learn expert tips to ensure stress-free adventures aboard modern vessels designed just for you.

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How to Help Your Child Enjoy Fireworks

Capture Fireworks Joy with Sensory-Friendly Strategies Bright lights and loud bangs can overwhelm kids with sensory sensitivities. Try these tips to make fireworks night special: – Use noise-canceling headphones or earplugs for a gentle auditory experience. – Choose a viewing distance that balances enjoyment with manageable intensity, perhaps from your car porch.

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