Lily Exhibiting an “I CAN” attitude
Hear Me Now After 6 years of speech therapy, my daughter Lily was able today to speak clearly and slowly enough to ask strangers for donations at the IHOP pancake...
Mar/Apr 2015
Taking Care of Your Child’s Special Food Needs
Taking Care of Your Child’s Special Food Needs In the age of technology, where everyday another computerized item seems to be popping up on the market, we have to look...
Spring into Good Health
Spring into Good Health Now that we are almost out of winter and headed for spring, we can concentrate on how we can get our bodies into shape. It may...
Why Me? Why My Child? Wisdom Found in the “Hero’s Journey”
Wisdom found in the “hero’s journey” Personal growth and expansion is so wondrous – the opening of a lotus flower – an I’mage from Buddhism. Representing a soul that is...
Cooking with Kids: Healthy Ambrosia Fruit Salad Dessert
Foodie Fun for Kids Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum! Ambrosia Fruit Salad Dessert Ambrosia was traditionally served at Easter at my house growing up. My mother made it using a classic...
Person-Ventured Entrepreneurship: Objectives of a “Person-Ventured” Business
Objectives of a “Person-Ventured” Business There are many reasons one might be opposed to self-employment. But we have learned that when parents, family members, friends or even the person with...
Check it Out! Products You Can Use: Helpful Tools for Special Children
SCOOOT New Device Gives Disabled Kids Freedom to ‘Scooot’ Scooot is a 3-in-1 rider that allows children with disabilities to move and play without an adult’s help. Scooot is the...
What to Expect When Establishing Expectations
As parents, we often say things like, “I just wish my child would ____ (e.g., get ready on time, put away his things, finish her homework)”. Establishing expectations involves letting...
Balancing the Care of Siblings with Different Needs
Balancing the Care of Siblings with Different Needs Parenting is hard. Parenting a child with special needs is hard, too. Parenting multiple kids with different abilities is one of the...
Fun & Educational Things Kids Can Do During Their Spring Break
There is so much that a child can do during their spring break, and all from the luxury of their own home that is both fun and educational. On cold,...