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...
Health & Wellness
Gynecologic Care for Young Women with Special Needs: A Must-Know Guide for Parents
Watch Now Puberty can be a challenging transition for any child, but for girls with special needs, it comes with unique considerations. In this insightful discussion, Dr. Susan Kaufman, a...
More Than Ice Packs & Band-Aids: The Truth About School Nursing
What Do School Nurses Really Do? If you were asked what a school nurse does, would you know the correct answer? Would your answer include words like ice packs and...
How To Prepare For Emergencies And Handy Family Safety Checklist
Sometimes, no matter how prepared we think we are, it’s not enough. Use this guide to prepare for emergencies, and download the attached handy family safety checklist. From factors like...
The Unseen Resolutions We Keep: Celebrating Life with Special Needs
We cannot afford the luxury of waiting for the crystal ball to drop to make positive changes… We are required to do them when the time is now.” ~ Michele...
How to Give Yourself Grace as a Special Needs Parent
You know the old adage, “life is a marathon, not a sprint.” For parents like us though, life is a marathon AND a sprint, often with no water breaks. ...
Take a Time Out: Winter Wonderland at Monarch Mountain
Take a Time Out Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Take a break and enjoy this real-life winter wonderland, scenic view of the...
Cultural Intersections
Strengthing Relationships between parents and service providers during the holidays Cultural and religious beliefs play a pivotal role in shaping family dynamics. These beliefs become even more prominent during the...
Mommy’s Timeout: Autumn Sunset at the Great Smoky Mountain
Take a Time Out Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Imagine yourself admiring the Autumn Sunset at the Great Smoky Mountain. Take a...
The Change: No More Staying Under the Covers
The Change — that’s how the female elders of my youth referred to menopause, often in private, hushed conversations away from men and children. So much mystery and shame surrounded...