Fun Health & Wellness Tools for the Whole Family
Simple Apps to Support Family Health When life gets busy, parents’ own health and wellness often fall to the bottom of the list. The good news is that simple,...
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Dental Desensitization for Special Needs: Supporting Sensory and Behavioral Needs for Healthier Smiles
For special needs families, a trip to the dentist is not always difficult because of fear, but also because of sensory overload. Bright lights, unfamiliar sounds, strong smells, and unexpected...
Fitness Skating: A Fun Indoor Workout for Families
When families find themselves spending more time indoors, staying active can feel like a challenge. But movement doesn’t have to stop just because you’re inside. With a little creativity, your...
The Planning Steps Families Wish They Had Taken Sooner
Planning ahead for a child with special needs can feel overwhelming — and easy to put off. Yet without thoughtful preparation, families often face unnecessary challenges when systems, misunderstandings, or...
Let’s Raise A Glass To Sobriety For Ourselves And Our Families
The allure of sipping on an adult beverage at the end of a hard day is real, and for good reason. A glass of wine or a stiff drink are...
Tech Tips to Support Your Family’s Physical & Mental Wellness
Over the course of the last year, the words “health” & “safety” have taken on a new meaning for most of us. Not only are we caring for the day-to-day...
“Mom & Me” 2019 Cover Winner: Larkin & James O’Leary
Larkin & James O’Leary Our cover features Larkin & James O’Leary. Congratulations to Larkin and her very excited thrill-seeker, James O’Leary, 5 years old. They are our 9th Annual Mom...
“Mom & Me” 2017 Cover Winner: Ivanna Fajardo & Neysha Miranda
Neysha & Ivanna Our “splashy” cover features six year old Ivanna Fajardo and her mother Neysha Miranda. Ivanna has been diagnosed with KCNQ2 Epilepsy, CP, Autism, Global Developmental Delay, Intellectual...
Did You Know? Special Needs Summer Camp – Who is Teaching Whom?
Special Needs Summer Camp – Who is Teaching Whom? Ten years ago Jack Viorel, moved his family to Wilmington, North Carolina, and opened a surf school as a means to...
Hot New and Updated Apps for 2016
The New Year is a great time to update your child’s mobile device with some engaging, fun and highly-rated educational, pretend play and productivity apps. Nowadays, the sheer number of...
