May/June 2016

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Learn How to Tap: Emotional Freedom Technique Video

Why tap therapy could be the self-help game-changer you never knew you needed. It’s simple, quick, and backed by growing scientific proof that it eases anxiety, banishes stress-induced aches, and even flips off food cravings. Perfect for parents juggling back-to-back demands—this emotional freedom technique helps tune into your inner calm fast. Ready to feel relief?

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Did You Know? Tips to Manage Your Child’s Screen Time This Summer

Summer Screen Time Guide for Parents Worried about too much summer screen time? Dr. Jean Moorjani shares three must-do strategies to keep kids’ devices healthy and fun: 1⃣ Focus not just on how much but what they watch or play 2⃣ Understand that not all screen time is equal—some educational content is great!

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“Mom & Me” 2016 Cover Winner: Shannon & Alyssa

Shannon & Alyssa Our Mom & Me cover winners are Shannon (Mom) and her sixteen year old daughter, Alyssa. This wonderful photo was taken on a “friends and family” fishing day in Brighton, Michigan. Alyssa was very lucky this day because she wound up catching 10 fish!

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Mommy’s Timeout: Kawela Beach Park

Find peace at Kawela Beach Park with a quick mindfulness meditation. Close your eyes, picture stepping onto the soft sand beside sparkling blue water. Feel warm sun on your face as gentle waves roll in. Take two deep breaths—inhale calmly, exhale stress. Let the ocean remind you of calm and renewal. Kawela Beach Park, Molokai.

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Art Day Stress Free Way to Play

Turn art day into a stress-free bonding activity everyone can enjoy. Kids and parents alike will delight in creating unique paintings by playing with eyedroppers filled with water-based paint or food coloring, discovering how distance affects the droplet’s impact on paper.

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Intergenerational Connections: Using Tech to Bridge the Gap

Grandparent-Grandchild Bonds Through Technology In family life, tech hurdles often cause rifts. But The Netherlands reveals anticipation sparks longer joy than actual vacations! Embrace this concept—and open your hearts—for grandparents-to-grandkids moments infused with digital whimsy and connection.

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Improve Mobility with These Options for Financing a Van

Discover how Special Kids Fund transforms transportation challenges into solutions for families navigating special needs journeys. This organization bridges donors and recipients through donated vehicles, offering tax credits while easing mobility hurdles—perfectly aligning with improving accessibility for children with special needs.

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5 Great Opportunities for Outdoor Activity

Generalization Opportunities: Outdoor settings give athletes a chance to showcase skills they’ve mastered in controlled gym environments, adapting them to new contexts and distractions. This transfer of abilities is crucial for enhancing independence in daily life.

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Emotional Freedom Technique: Tapping to Wellness for Ourselves and Our Children

Unlock the hidden power of tapping for families raising children with disabilities! Discover how this unique approach, also known as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), can offer comfort and relief right when you need it most—whether it’s during a stressful day or unexpected anxiety spikes. Imagine finding solace in just minutes instead of hours.

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