May/June 2013

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Relationship Rescue: Summer’s Here: Make Lasting Memories

Summer’s Here: How Families with Special Needs Can Create Joyful Memories and Have Fun Together Embrace your child’s excitement for simple pleasures like a car ride or watching a movie. Don’t limit yourself—try bowling, beach walks, bike rides, or Cirque Du Soleil shows. Remember, special needs children can bring unique joy.

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Sharing “I CAN!” attitudes: Gigi & Matias

I had gone to visit Gigi at school the Friday before Mother’s Day. Her teacher asked me to observe her reading an entire book to me by herself while highlighting key details about the main characters.

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Dreams Made True: New Wonders for Walking

Unlocking Independence: How the Bioness L300 Transforms Lives for Children with Disabilities For families like Dayna Teske’s struggling with cerebral palsy, dreams of mobility often feel out of reach. Discover how the innovative Bioness L300 device is changing that narrative. This groundbreaking technology isn’t just a medical aid—it’s a gateway to newfound independence and confidence.

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Keeping Our Children Safe in the Real World

Teach Your Child Essential Safety Skills: A Guide for Parents Mastering key safety practices can empower your child to navigate life’s challenges confidently. From crossing streets safely to interacting with strangers appropriately, these skills form the foundation of their independence and well-being. Let’s explore practical strategies to teach environmental and social safety skills effectively.

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Spilling the Beans About Your Child & Caffeine

Caffeine toxicity claims the life of a young teen after excessive energy drink consumption. Energy drinks bypass FDA limitations meant for soda’s regulated caffeine amounts—a loophole that leaves kids unknowingly ingesting unsafe levels.

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Got Pool Games?

Noodle Games: Fun in the Water Riding the Horse Noodles Riding a noodle is like riding a horse except ten billion times easier. It helps kids work on their sense of balance while having the fun of pretending.

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Tiny Light Isabel

Navigating a microcephaly survival story often brings deep uncertainty. The tiny light Isabel journey shows how celebrating small milestones, like gentle eye contact, brings peace. Keep trusting your child’s unique path.

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Special Fans: Amber

Raising special needs children can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. We see how hard you work every day—managing therapies, school meetings, and daily routines while finding moments of joy in the chaos. Let’s make this journey brighter together!

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Mommy’s Timeout: Bora Bora

Picture drifting in Bora Bora, where turquoise waters gently caress your soul. This visualization meditation transports you away from daily chaos. Close your eyes, inhale deeply, feel relaxation wash over you, and let go of stress with each exhale. Your mommy time-out awaits.

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The Special Mother

Navigating life with a disabled child requires resilience and support like no other. This journey often demands patience, strength, and an unwavering belief in your ability to make a difference. Discover how empowering resources and community connections can transform adversity into opportunity, offering hope and encouragement every step of the way.

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