Jamie Sumner

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Ready, Set, Paint! Art Therapy at Home

Art therapy opens doors, letting children with special needs paint their emotions onto the canvas. From soothing hues that calm anxiety to vibrant strokes expressing joy, art becomes a language of its own. It’s not just about creating; it’s about feeling heard, seen, and understood.

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How to Help Your Child Manage Spring Fever

Spring Fever brings energy; kids especially feel it keenly when special needs throw extra challenges into the mix. Here’s how to channel that vigor positively while embracing natural therapies. Sneaking Sunshine Break meals outdoors, sip coffee on a deck chair, pack a park picnic—it’s sunlight therapy in disguise!

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Let it Snow! 4 Indoor Activities with Homemade Snow

Make magic at home this winter! Discover how to create indoor snow that feels like the real thing, without braving the cold. Our simple steps use everyday ingredients and turn a plastic container into your personal winter wonderland. Perfect for sensory-seeking kids, it offers soothing textures and unlimited creative play.

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Happy Holidays How to Make a Video Holiday Card

Make your child’s dream come true: Create a heartfelt online Christmas greeting card that’s budget-friendly and accessible for special needs families. Instead of the stress of finding the perfect photo, capture precious moments with ease using our simple steps to make digital holiday cards. Surprise everyone year after year by customizing your own unique designs.

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DIY Adaptive Utensils

Add extra grip with these DIY adaptive utensils! Why should you read this? – Struggling to let go? – Our sticky liner, foam eggs… Just wrap it around or twist them on your favorite flatware for a snug hold! [Video guide included] Perfect for kids or anyone needing that little extra help.

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Back Talk: 5 Ways to Help Your Child Practice Communication Skills at Home

Make Communication Fun Playful games mirror what your child enjoys at school, turning talk into a treasure hunt. Join the fun with incentives like jelly beans or extra screen time, keeping motivation high and barriers down. Your kid’s confidence will soar when they see themselves as great communicators!

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10 Board Games for a Great Special Needs Game Night

Making Family Game Nights Inclusive and Fun Does your child with special needs struggle to connect with others during game nights? Remember those moments when you felt frustrated or worried about your child not fitting in. Try hosting game nights centered around board games like Thinkfun’s Roll & Play, perfect for sensory learning activities.

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Safe and Easy Bathing with Lathermitts, Because Bath Time is Supposed to Be Fun

Discover how LatherMitts turned bath time from a dreaded chore into pure joy for kids with special needs, offering safety, independence, and lasting smiles – even after years of anticipation! (Continued on page 2) .Safe easy bathing lathermitts; bath challenges new possibilities; lathermitts independence fun toddler bath.

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