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Art from the heart! Meet the Artist Angie

Angie’s vibrant paintings at the Mustard Seed community showcase her joyful spirit and artistic talent, blending bright colors with meticulous order to create cheerful masterpieces. Her work captures laughter in every brushstroke, inviting everyone who sees it to smile.

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Benefits of Fiber

Discover delicious ways to load up on fiber: Oats, beans, apples—all taste good! Plus, soluble fiber helps lower cholesterol and manage blood sugar, while insoluble fiber keeps your gut happy and moves toxins out faster. Why not add more plants to your plate?

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Back-To-School Tips to Get Your Child Super Healthy

1. Routines for special needs children: Start preparing early by slowly adjusting wake-up times. Go to bed a few minutes earlier each night leading up to the first week of school. 2. Visit the new school and teachers: A visit can help ease any stress your child may have about transitioning back into a routine.

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The Fitness Friendly Classroom

Unlock Your Classroom’s Potential with Adaptive Fitness Step into the world of inclusive physical education, where every child – regardless of ability level – can thrive on the field of learning. Our groundbreaking PAC Profile revolutionizes how you assess, create, and teach fitness to Special Needs students.

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The Delicate Balance between Expectation and Acceptance

Discover the subtle art of guiding your child with developmental delays through school while mastering your dual role as both teacher and parent. This unique perspective reveals how to meet expectations without compromising acceptance, ensuring educational progress for your special needs child in an inclusive classroom setting. Dive in now!

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Celebrate a life of love and inclusion on September 25th! Special Olympics and Best Buddies invite you to join the first-ever Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day (EKS Day) worldwide. This annual event honors Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s legacy by promoting inclusion, acceptance, and unity for those with intellectual disabilities.

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Life Changing Shoelaces

Transform Your Child’s Life with Locklaces: Say Goodbye to Frustration & Tripping Struggling to help your child tie their shoes? Meet Locklaces – the life-changing elastic shoelaces that simplify shoe-tying for kids, especially those with autism or special needs.

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My Little Nemo

Traveling with our son Nemo, who has one short forearm due to a disability, can feel overwhelming as we’re often the main attraction in new places. We’ve grown accustomed to pointing, touching, and some uncomfortable remarks from curious onlookers. The challenge is real, but it also offers opportunities for education.

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Different Ability Awareness

Discover the magic of picture books that teach inclusion and celebrate unique abilities. These heartwarming stories spark curiosity and compassion, helping children understand disability awareness month celebrations in a simple yet profound way.

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Cheering Your Child on to Success – How to Prepare for an IEP

Why should parents prepare meticulously for an IEP meeting? Picture this: a game-changing chance where educators, therapists, and specialists unite around your child—not as a label—but as a unique learner ready to scale new educational heights. A well-prepared IEP is not just paperwork; it’s the golden ticket guiding your child toward personalized success.

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