Dear Santa, From a Special Needs Mom
Dear Santa, As a young girl, I wrote to you with requests for toys, games, and, of course, surprises! I also want you to know I NEVER forgot to leave...
inspirations
Meet 3 Doctors Inspired by their Siblings to go into PM&R
Dr. Deanna Claus Our first resident is Dr. Deanna Claus, whose journey began when her youngest sister sustained a sever traumatic brain injury. More About Deanna Dr. Emily Gianetti...
Real Mom’s Share: Lisa Lupi
Lisa Lupi We are happy to profile mom, Lisa Lupi. Lisa has a daughter and a 28-year-old son, JP, who is in a wheelchair. She is also living in a...
See Your Loved One’s Strengths
How to help family members see your loved one’s strengths The holidays are approaching, and for many families, this will be the first time in over two years they’ve been...
Preparing for Elections and Voting: Meet Brooke
Brooke’s Story Voting for people serving in elected offices is important to my family. From the years my great-grandmother spent all day driving the elderly to voting places to the...
The Wren’s Kevin Whalen’s New Solo Album
[Click to Listen to Podcast] Welcome to Parenting Special Needs Live Show Today Special Guest is Kevin Whalen from the WRENS. Ever feel like you had to put your dreams...
Life Coaches Spotlight: Emily Berman
Emily Berman is a Personal Empowerment Life Coach who guides others on their journeys of self-discovery and desires to live fulfilled lives. She is the mother of three, including one...
Life Coaches Spotlight: Natalie Hankins
Natalie Hankins is a life coach certified by the Robbins-Madanes Center for Strategic Intervention and the Life Coach School. She is also the proud mom of 2 adult children with...
20 Positive Affirmations to Remind Your Child They Are Loved
Positive Affirmations Kind words of encouragement and affirmation from parents are an important part of making sure your little one has a healthy sense of self. Keep these words of...
From Special to Ordinary
How do we help your loved one shift from the “special” to the “ordinary”? Special classrooms, programs and groups. Our family members with developmental disabilities are forced to live a...