Sept/Oct 2016

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Wellness: Breakfast for Champions

Ready to charge up your mornings? Here’s what happens when you prioritize a healthy breakfast: – Energy Boost: Fuel your day with the nutrients that keep you alert and focused. – Weight Management: Kickstart your metabolism. Skipping meals often leads to overeating later.

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New School Year Should Mean New IEP

New IEP for School Year Transition This summer prepare your child’s IEP. As grades and schools change, revisit goals based on teacher feedback. Monitor progress through regular reports—don’t wait until spring when it may be too late to adjust goals before the next year begins. Address regression quickly by updating present levels in new grade/setting.

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Biggest Concerns That Kids Have About Going Back to School

Why should I read this? Explore practical strategies to ease your child’s back-to-school anxiety with effective routines and homework management tips. 1. Getting back to school year routines: Establish bedtime rules, a consistent homework routine, media usage limits, and designate a quiet workspace to foster structure. 2.

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Today I Cried Special Moments

Waking up early this morning, we fixed breakfast together before heading out, scouring the house for last-minute essentials while I packed cleaning supplies in a bag for my daughter’s new home.

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Do It Yourself Calming Bottle

Create a soothing sensory experience with this DIY calming water bottle. Perfect for kids needing a moment to breathe, each glittery swirl brings calm. It’s simple to make, looks amazing, and becomes a cherished tool for self-regulation in your home. (24 words)

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Cooking With Kids: Spooktacular BOO BARK Breakfast Yogurt

Spooktacular Breakfast Yogurt Bark Recipe Scared for Halloween snacks? Our healthy Spooktacular breakfast yogurt bark keeps treats fun without all the sugar! Made from creamy Greek yogurt, honey, and a mix of colorful fruit, this kid-friendly recipe turns pumpkin spice into gooey goodness perfect for breakfast or brunch.

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Unified Sports: A Great Way to Start Inclusion in a Fun and Positive Way

Unified Sports: Bringing People Together for Inclusion, Respect, and Fun Want to learn how Unified Sports programs unite people with and without intellectual disabilities through sports? Explore our exclusive insights from Oregon and Florida programs, revealing their incredible impact on building inclusion, mutual respect, and lasting friendships.

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Importance of Eating Breakfast When You Are on a Special Diet

Why Breakfast Matters When You’re on a Special Diet Skipping breakfast? Think twice, especially if your diet has special needs. The foods we eat today are far different from our ancestors’. To fuel your body and mind properly, choose natural, organic meals that nourish without triggering sensitivities or allergies.

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Braids

Discover the beauty of cultural exchange through braids. One rainy afternoon, Mansur’s mother approaches you with a humble request. As she patiently guides your fingers through her intricate braid, laughter fills the room—creating an unexpected bond across cultures.

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