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Ask the Nurse: Summer Traveling Tips

Travel With Special Needs Kids: 8 Tips to Keep Routines and Enjoy Summer Vacations When adjusting to a new place with fewer routines seems tough for your child with special needs, try these helpful tips. Keeping familiar comforts close can make everyone enjoy summer travel more. Bring favorite things like stuffed animals or blankets.

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Success on the Potty: Is Your Child Ready?

Ready When She’s Ready: How to Know Your Child is Potty Training-Ready & Tips for Success Is your child ready? Children with special needs often show unique signs of readiness, like walking steadily, staying dry longer stretches, recognizing bathroom cues, and imitating others’ behaviors.

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“Foodie” Fun for Kids: Rice Tortilla Pizza

Create Fun & Healthy Family Pizza Night! Hungry for a tasty new family favorite? In just minutes, whip up a colorful Rice Tortilla Pizza your kids will rave about! It’s packed with fresh veggies, protein-packed ham (or turkey!), melted cheese – and best of all, it takes way less time than making traditional pizza.

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Encouraging Your Child to Stay Active Year Round

Get Your Child Moving This Winter: Tips for Active Fun Discover why outdoor activity matters for your child’s health and happiness. Did you know kids burn half the calories in winter compared to summer? Encourage joyful movement that builds strong bodies, sharp minds, and positive outlooks. Simple tips can make staying active a lifelong habit.

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“Foodie” Fun for Kids: Panko Crusted Fish

Give kids a tasty summer menu! This fun fish recipe teaches little ones food prep while creating something delicious they’ll love eating. Whisk together panko-crusted goodness with their favorite flavors, then enjoy chatting, laughing and savoring homemade hotness. Perfect for family bonding under 425°F!

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New Year, New You: Helpful Organization “tips”

Discover Peaceful Home Solutions: Declutter with firmness to avoid sentimental baggage. Reimagine storage possibilities in clever places like walls and repurposed containers. * Prioritize what truly matters, making your home a haven of calm.

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Expressing Feelings: Tips and Tricks for Children and Adults

Connect with your special needs child’s emotions: use these powerful tips to transform how you communicate and nurture their unique feelings. • Reflect what they say to validate their experience. • Provide choices whenever possible, offering structure while honoring desires. • Listen carefully, mirroring back emotions to build trust.

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Real Moms Share: Amy Richardson Shares about “Homeschooling”

Amy Richardson, mom to twin boys—one with Autism, shares her homeschool journey balancing challenges and joys. Learn how she found a path that fits their needs in this heartfelt real talk from Real Moms Share. Hear Amy’s story—and even some funny family moments—below!

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ASK Angie ASL + Tips: “Fingerspelling”

Practice fingerspelling this school year to boost your spelling skills. This simple technique helps lock vocabulary words into memory by using both visual and tactile channels. Dive into ASL videos and worksheets to master finger spelling and impress everyone with your newfound fluency!

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