Sept/Oct 2017

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Real Moms Share: Joshua’s Success Story

From Premature Birth to Masters Degree Triumphs For parents raising children with disabilities, every day brings new challenges. How do we keep going when the road seems endless? For one family it started early—with premature birth and devastating doctor’s warnings of brain damage.

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Transitions Your Child Will Need to Handle

Helping children with special needs navigate transitions smoothly can be daunting. This post explores practical strategies for easing major shifts like moving from home to school or switching between activities at school. Discover how simple tools and routines can reduce anxiety and build confidence in daily transitions.

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Getting Your Child Motivated for This School Year

Ignite Your Child’s Intrinsictive Motivation Do you wonder how to keep your child energized about learning through the school year? It starts with tapping into their natural curiosity. Intrinsic motivation—doing things for its own sake—not rewards—is what creates lifelong learners. When kids discover something they find naturally fun, that’s intrinsic motivation working its magic.

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5 Tips to Help Your Child with Special Needs Make Friends

Teach Your Child with Special Needs How to Make Friends Friendship makes life sweeter for everyone. Kids with special needs deserve opportunities to bond with others too. 1. Ask Questions. Help your child practice asking “why?” and other curiosity-provoking questions through fun games like journalism role-play. 2. Practice Eye Contact.

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Sharing “I CAN!” Attitudes: Jada

Jada bravely walked her grandmother’s aisle without ankle braces, thanks to twin sister Maya’s guidance. Screens overwhelm many children with special needs—Disney Sea turned chaos into joy at Shanna N.’s full day outing. Roxanne M., who once feared elevators, now embraces daily independence.

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2 Minute Power Poses Can Increase Your Performance

Why should you read this? Unleash your inner star before crucial moments with simple power posing tricks that boost confidence and impress interviewers. Discover how two minutes can change your mindset and give job seekers the winning edge they crave!

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