Siblings Are Special, Too
Sibling Bonds The bond between siblings can be a beautiful and powerful thing. It can be especially touching to watch your typical child interact with your special needs child. Whether...
Inspirational stories
More Than Friends: Sammy Callari and Parker Seward
Our Proud Moment this issue is from Sammy Callari. Sammy is a personal trainer in Naples, Fl., who has been working with a young man named Parker Seward. Sammy explains...
Proud Moments: Sammy and Parker
More than friends Sammy and Parker Parker has had such an impact on me… My name is Sammy Callari. I am a personal trainer in Naples, Florida. I have had...
Real Moms Share: Joshua’s Success Story
Joshua’s Success Story: The Words I Didn’t Want To Hear Some times, I am still stunned where he is in life. I watched as Joshua opened up his recent book...
Leandro Teaches a Lesson
Leandro was diagnosed with Autism. To his mom, dad and even me, his therapist, a better description would be Difficult. Very Difficult. Leandro had opinions and mostly they were “No”....
An Easy Way to Engage with Your Child or Student
I knew Leandro. I met him first at his home and then at Head Start. He is a very smart but quirky kid who loves to draw. As his therapist,...
Tommy Hilfiger New Collection of Adaptive Clothing
Tommy Hilfiger has joined forces with Runway of Dreams in order to launch an adaptive, stylish line of Hilfiger clothing for children with disabilities. The brilliant idea came from Mindy...
Dad’s Emotional Video Defending Down Syndrome
Dad’s Emotional Video Defending Down Syndrome Sparks Overwhelming Support [Source: ABC News.com] A Canadian father is receiving support around the globe after posting a video of himself defending children with...
Cleveland Rockin’ Wildcats: Special Needs Hockey with a Heart!
“Special Needs ” and “Hockey” are not two words that you hear together very often; they do go together very nicely though. Meet the Cleveland Rockin’ Wildcats. They are a...
Robin Raiff (Sister): He’s Not Heavy, He’s My Brother
This issue’s “Real Moms Share” is actually a “Real Sister Shares” (she happens to also be a mom). Robin Raiff was raised in Kentucky and is one of six children....