Mommy’s Timeout: Blue Cypress Lake
Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Imagine yourself enjoying the view of the trees growing in Blue Cypress Lake. Take a couple of deep breaths and...
Mar/Apr 2019
2019 Cover Winner: Finley & Kimberly
Finley & Kimberly Our beautiful cover model is Finley Sandiford, five years old, diagnosed with Pitt Hopkins Syndrome. Her Mother, Kimberly, is so very proud of her middle child. Although...
Tech for Developing Mental Strength for Life’s UPS and Downs
Developing Mental Strength As we discuss health issues related to children, one area that is often overlooked is that of our children’s mental health. Although we do not like to...
Ways to Clean Your House Naturally
Toxins are all around us – in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and the chemicals we use. Even some “natural” products can be...
I Do Not like Being a Special Needs Parent and That’s OK
I Do Not like Being a Special Needs Parent and That’s OK This morning was just like every other Monday morning. I went into my daughter’s room to wake her...
Spare The Rod: Addressing Difficult Behavior Effectively
Addressing Difficult Behavior Effectively The news and social media regularly publish stories depicting parents, educators, and others who are responsible for children with special needs, resorting to punitive approaches to...
How to Make Spring Break Fun!
How To Make Spring Break Fun! Ah, the two words that conjure up so many different thoughts. The first one, shared by most children, is Yes! Time off from school....
The Best Ways Parents Can Communicate with Their Child’s Teachers
The Best Ways Parents Can Communicate with Their Child’s Teachers Communication is the single most important thing you can do to offset or influence any obstacles or bumps in the...
Got Parent Support? My Advice to Parents Is Get Parent Support
Parent Support I just received my acceptance letter from Family Café where I will be presenting “20/20 Hindsight – Clearing the Air on Vision.” Many emotions came flooding back to...
Sharing “I Can!” Attitudes: Determination
Determination Proud moments can come in all forms, sizes, and degrees. These are some of the stepping stones in a person’ s life…. moments that we can recall as we...