Start the New School Year on the Right Foot!
New School Year You and your child do not have to dread the first day of school. There are many things that you can do to ease the anxiety and...
July/Aug 2018
Mommy’s Timeout: Philippines
Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Imagine yourself enjoying the quiet beauty and peacefulness of swimming underwater. The tranquil colors in nature. Take a couple...
Parent’s Perspective: Lindy Lee
Lindy Lee Public vs Private: Our Experience We are the Lee’s, an intercultural family with two special needs children living with Autism and Anxiety in Ann Arbor, Michigan. When our...
Parent’s Perspective: Schyla Crown
Schyla Crown Public vs Private: Our Experience Our 12-year-old attended a public head start program at age four. Her teacher was able to reach her and even had her ahead...
Simple Ideas to Help You When You Face Financial Hardships
Dealing with Financial Hardships When You Have to Take Time Off from Work Many families today are only one paycheck away from financial hardships. When you are caring for a...
How Positive Behavior Support Can Work In A School Setting
Working Together: Family-School Collaboration in Positive Behavior Support Positive behavior support (PBS) combines the principles of applied behavior analysis with person, family, and system-centered practices to improve behavior and quality...
Public School vs. Private School: The Pros and Cons
Public School vs. Private School One of the hardest decisions parents can make is where to send their child to school. The government funds both public and charter schools. You...
Calm Your Nerves – Know What To Expect At An IEP Meeting
Know What To Expect At An IEP Meeting IEP MEETING … Just those two words can send a parent into a state of fear, anxiousness and worry, including the most...
Why Chores Are Good for Your Kids and How to Get Them to Do Them to Do It
One question most parents ask themselves is whether or not they should require their kids to do chores and, if yes, what is the best way to go about it?...
2018 Cover Winner: Kids and Nurses PPEC Center
This month’s cover features 3 very happy children from Kids and Nurses PPEC Center in Vero Beach, Fl. This is an ACHA licensed nursing and therapy center, serving chronically ill...