The Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation is hosting the Living with Cardiomyopathy Family Conference, a free educational event for patients, family members, and healthcare professionals, on October 11-12 in Philadelphia, PA. Held...
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by PSN Team · Published September 1, 2017 · Last modified May 11, 2019
For many parents, a son or daughter’s move to their first apartment is a highly anticipated milestone on the path towards adulthood and independence. A parent’s role in preparing for...
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by Jamie Sumner · Published June 21, 2017 · Last modified February 14, 2018
I love a good game. To a fault. I love Scrabble and Pictionary and chess and checkers and poker. I will play to the death, which is why I...
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by Douglas Haddad · Published May 3, 2017 · Last modified June 26, 2017
Spending quality time together with family is arguably the key ingredient for fostering strong bonds and relationships between parents and children. Children experience love firsthand during a family get together...
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by Barbara Sher · Published March 10, 2017 · Last modified June 26, 2017
Memorabilia Recording memories when you travel with the family is always a good idea—in theory. The reality might be very full days with the challenges of finding meals that satisfy,...
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by PSN Team · Published January 1, 2017 · Last modified March 9, 2018
This issue’s “Real Moms Share” is actually a “Real Sister Shares” (she happens to also be a mom). Robin Raiff was raised in Kentucky and is one of six children....
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by PSN Team · Published November 7, 2016 · Last modified June 26, 2017
Carmen Noonan is a wife, mother, volunteer, community activist and the “CEO of her household”. She is contributing to this issue’s “Real Moms Share” section. We asked her to give...
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by PSN Team · Published November 6, 2016 · Last modified June 26, 2017
Question: Medicaid eligibility has expanded in some states and insurance is now a viable alternative for many families with special needs. How should they evaluate their options? Answer: Scrutinize Coverage...
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by Guest Author · Published October 27, 2016 · Last modified June 26, 2017
Question: How to keep the peace at family gatherings? Advice: Over the years, I have had families of special needs children bring up the topic of “ridiculous and insensitive things...
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by Meme Hieneman · Published September 1, 2016 · Last modified November 1, 2017
Supporting Teen Behavior and Loving Relationships What happened to my loving, cooperative child? Many parents of children with special needs find themselves frustrated when their tried-and true strategies stop working...
