Is My Child Receiving FAPE?
You know the acronym – FAPE. But do you know what it means? Do you know what it means for your child? Spelled out, FAPE is a Free Appropriate Public...
Nov/Dec 2015
Tech the Halls and Transform Screen Time to Sharing Time
Gifting technology to a child during the holidays can be a terribly exciting experience. However, being chastised by well meaning relatives or friends about “too much screen” time can suck...
Masses of Bubbles
It’s the holidays and the kids are milling around looking for something to do. You got the solution and it’s everyone’s favorite—bubbles. Except, instead of one small bottle and a...
Squatting Stuffers and Two Minutes of Movement: A Reasonable Guide to Holiday Movement
Squatting Stuffers and Two Minutes of Movement: A Reasonable Guide to Holiday Movement Recommended by Eric Chessen, M.S, YCS If I were entirely out of touch with reality and pompous...
2015 Cover Winner: Savannah Rose Richardson
Savannah Rose Our cover “Angel” this issue is three year old Savannah Rose Richardson (Savvy). She has been diagnosed with Laryngeal Cleft Type 3, Tracheomalacia, and Bronchomalacia. She is very...
Gifts of Joy That Bring Us Closer
Gifts of Joy That Bring Us Closer Every year we always strive to find a perfect gift, or gifts that can be used beyond the holidays. This year’s Gift Guide...
Are Too Many Toys & Games Hurting Your Child’s Health?
With the holiday season fast approaching, you can expect a vast array of toys and games to be advertised on television, in flyers, and certainly all over the Internet. Retailers...
Cooking With Kids: Turkey Quesadillas & Cran-Apple Sauce
Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum! Turkey Quesadillas & Cran-Apple Sauce Bring on the Turkey!!! The Thanksgiving holiday comes and goes so quickly, so much time is spent preparing for one...
Holidays Require Candy
Holidays Require Candy People on special diets can still enjoy the holidays; it just takes a little bit of extra planning and organizing! Besides family, the most important thing about...
Respite: Take a Break to Recharge
Respite: Take a Break to Recharge Most parents I know, both special needs and “typical” ones, have a great deal of difficulty making time for priorities other than work and...