Starting Strong
Start each day with energizing yoga poses that build strength and mindfulness together. Mountain pose grounds you, tree pose strengthens balance, and butterfly pose soothes the spirit—all while practicing mindful breathing.
Jan/Feb 2013
Help Prepare Your Child Emotionally for Life
Family bonds provide stability, support, and trust essential for emotional growth, especially for children with special needs navigating unique challenges. Building strong, open relationships with extended family and caregivers helps develop communication skills and independence. Encourage trying new tasks, making decisions, and facing age-appropriate challenges to build confidence and resilience.
Engaging Siblings to Build Social Skills: A Relative Solution to a Complex Problem
Playing makes social skills click—but it’s no walk in the park for kids with unique needs. Their quirky ways can throw friends off and lead even typical kiddos to bail on playdates. Enter families: They’re already living this playtime magic daily.
Nisha Morris Shares About “empowering her child”
Living the extraordinary journey of motherhood for Nisha Morris and her daughter Nathasha, who bravely faces Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS) each night with a ventilator at home – showcasing immense strength and resilience in their everyday life.
2013 Cover Winner: Carter LaFramboise
Carter LaFramboise brings joy to many with his Cystic Fibrosis diagnosis yet never lets it define him. When not riding snowmobiles or building Legos, Carter dreams of being a cowboy—encouraging us all that our limits are just new paths waiting for adventure!
Expressing Feelings: Tips and Tricks for Children and Adults
Connect with your special needs child’s emotions: use these powerful tips to transform how you communicate and nurture their unique feelings. • Reflect what they say to validate their experience. • Provide choices whenever possible, offering structure while honoring desires. • Listen carefully, mirroring back emotions to build trust.
Strategies to Improve School Safety
Your child’s safety at school is a top priority, and with the rise in school violence, it’s more important than ever to be proactive about protecting them.
Did You Know? Each State Has a Parent Training and Information Center?
Discover How Your State’s Parent Training Information Center Can Empower Families: Access expert guidance on everything from early intervention strategies to navigating school services for children with disabilities—all within your community. #FamilySupport #SpecialNeedsParenting (35 words)
Tiny Light Emily
Navigating complex breathing challenges and ventilator needs can feel overwhelming. Find joy in Emily’s unique vocal expressions and her tiny light, Emily music breathing ability. Even small moments of connection bring hope.
IEP… I Do’s Building a Viable Home-School Relationship – It’s like a Marriage
When embarking on the journey of educating your child with special needs, remember that building a strong collaborative relationship between parents and educators is crucial for success. Much like a marriage, this partnership requires active communication, mutual respect, and an unwavering commitment to nurturing your child’s unique talents and abilities.