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Help Your Elementary School Youngster Learn About Work

Discover early career paths with your child through their passions. Explore why people work and the diverse world of jobs using simple concepts like interests and skill development. Start conversations about different careers together now! Keep curiosity alive by discussing various occupations as they relate to your child’s interests.

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Real Moms Share: Deb Discenza

Deb Discenza shares her journey raising premature baby Becky with special needs diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD,Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Feeding Aversions, Developmental Motor Coordination Disorder and asthma. Starting motherhood was a whirlwind for Deb Discenza when she welcomed her daughter Becky after being born 10 weeks early.

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Sharing “I CAN!” Attitudes: Benjamin & Keiondre

Excerpt: Captivate hearts with Benjamin’s I CAN smile; his CP journey fuels resilience. Witness Dre, 13, triumph over autism daily – a testament to love’s power in parenting special needs kids. Embrace hope, one step at a time.

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IEP Prep: Using the Mama Bear Strategy

The Mama Bear Way: Unleashing Your Inner Fury for Your Child’s Education When I first faced an IEP meeting with my autistic son by my side, I approached it like any other business negotiation—calm, collected, and armed with all the evidence to support our case.

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2013’s Life Lessons from Special Parents

Empower Your Child’s Voice: Nisha Morris’s journey with her daughter Nathasha’s Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS) teaches us the power of education and listening deeply to our children’s unique needs.

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Organizing Your Child’s Special Education File: Do It Right

Why should I read this? Mastering special education paperwork isn’t just about organization—it’s your key to confident advocacy and empowered participation in crucial meetings. Imagine having every document at your fingertips when it matters most: from medical records to evaluations, progress reports to correspondence—your child’s educational journey captured clearly.

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Sharing! Updates: National Family Caregivers Month in November

During National Family Caregivers Month, remember the tireless work behind caregiving—often unnoticed yet deeply appreciated. Families care tirelessly, balancing love with daily challenges. Small gestures of appreciation can make a world of difference in their journey. Share kindness today to honor these unsung heroes. Your simple support means everything. #CANawareness #NationalCaregiversMonth

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