Health & Nutrition Apps for Family Fun
Health & Nutrition Apps for Family Fun It is no surprise that children with special needs and their caregivers juggle over-packed schedules so that eating habits and exercise can easily...
Family
The Future of a Special Needs Family
Our son was not given very good odds of surviving or thriving, but, he is doing both now! He has x linked hydrocephalus and we were told he might not...
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...
Family: Where Life Begins & Love Never Ends
Family: Where Life Begins & Love Never Ends I knew I wanted to be a parent my whole life. In my mid-30’s, I realized it wasn’t going to happen “naturally”....
APPyTrails: A Road Trip with Apps
What do an accessible theme park, an iPad and a road trip have in common? Vacation fun!
Real Moms Share: Deb Discenza
Deb Discenza shares about starting motherhood with a 10 week “Preemie”. Deb Discenza is an author who contributed to this issue’s “Real Moms Share” section. We asked her to give...
Real Moms Share: Carmen Noonan shares her thoughts about her “learning journey”
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...
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year… Or Is It?
Many say that “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, however, with this ‘wonderful time’ comes irregular schedules, large family gatherings, travel, unfamiliar food, interrupted sleep patterns and other...
Relative Remarks!
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...
Tips on the Affordable Care Act
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...