Mar/Apr 2017

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How to Sneak in Physical Therapy on Vacation

Squeeze every travel opportunity into a therapy session! Bring squeeze balls for car hand-strengthening games and yoga bands for gentle stretches while cooped up in the hotel room. Set up an easy obstacle course on your pit stop, like wheelchair wheelies with cheap orange cones.

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Analyzing Patterns

It is natural to feel overwhelmed when behaviors shift. By analyzing behavioral patterns for improvement, you can find hidden clues. Try tracking times of day or hunger levels. Troubleshooting strategies for positive change help.

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2017 Cover Winner: Amelia Grace Vitacco

Every child’s dreams deserve the spotlight, especially those shining brightly against life’s unique challenges. Amelia Grace shows us that dance can be her language, reading her superpower, and a future full of possibilities is just beginning to unfold! #DownsSyndromeDreamer #EarlyReaderHopes

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Mommy’s Timeout: Daffodil Field

Find peace in a quiet moment with visualization meditation. Picture yourself in a gentle daffodil field, feeling every breath refresh you. It’s okay to take small breaks; these moments recharge your parenting spirit and help you embrace each day’s challenges with renewed calmness. You’re doing amazing!

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Sharing “I CAN!” attitudes: Kelsey

Kelsey Norris: A Hero’s Heart Unbound by Labels Georgia’s top middle school volunteer, Kelsey Norris, defies expectations with her unwavering compassion and extraordinary resilience. Orphaned as an infant and diagnosed with autism and Rubenstein-Taybi Syndrome, she transforms challenges into catalysts for change, volunteering over 1,000 hours and raising $20,000 to help others in need.

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Cooking with Kids: Peanut & Apple Butter French Toast Bake

This simple peanut & apple butter french toast bake recipe pairs kitchen science with heartwarming family time—perfect for teaching kids measurements while creating a cozy brunch centerpiece kids can help serve! Yummy kid-friendly twist on classic French toast, baked to golden perfection!

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Fun Food Apps to Encourage Healthy Eating

Explore fun food apps with your kids and watch their love of learning grow! Toca Kitchen 2 teaches healthy eating through interactive cooking games, while Flashcards for Kids helps build essential vocabulary around foods. Both bridges the gap between playtime and practical nutrition education—perfect for family bonding and smart development.

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The Folly of Fitness Focus a User’s Guide

Why Fitness Matters: Tailored Programs for Special Needs Strength Discover how targeted fitness programs can build cornerstone abilities like core strength, balance, and motor skills in autism spectrum individuals. Dive into accessible strength-building exercises that translate to everyday life success – directly within your grasp with practical insights on developing daily life skills via fitness.

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Staying Healthy with a Proper Diet

Discover how switching to a natural diet can transform your health. Say goodbye to pharmaceutical side effects and hello to vibrant well-being. Learn which foods truly support your body—no big pharma required. Transform your family’s wellness naturally today!

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