Postcard Diaries & Memorabilia Bags
Memorabilia Recording memories when you travel with the family is always a good idea—in theory. The reality might be very full days with the challenges of finding meals that satisfy,...
Family Life
Expressing Feelings: Tips and Tricks for Children and Adults
If you are parenting a child with special needs, it is no secret that expressing feelings in ways that work can be tricky. This is not only challenging for our...
IEP… I Do’s Building a Viable Home-School Relationship – It’s like a Marriage
My friend, Carmen, put it best: “Working to build a school relationship is a lot like a marriage. It takes work. You have to communicate. You will not always agree...
Establishing a Positive Family Plan
As the New Year begins, we may find that our children are a little out-of-sorts. Typical daily activities such as transitions to and from school, family meals, and chores or homework may be
Special Needs Toy Buying Guide: Answering Many of the Questions About Buying the Right Toy.
What toy will be best for my child? What are the safety considerations I should be aware of? What features should I look for in a toy?
Holiday Moments: Lauren Hardinger
Lauren Hardinger: Snaps of Our Life, the Good the Bad, the Awesome My 4 year old daughter, Lauren (Down Syndrome), hugging her 4 month old niece before Christmas dinner. ~...
Keeping the Peace During the Holidays Tips
Keeping the Peace during the holidays Tips Question: The holidays are always very stressful in my house. Do you have any advice on how to keep it calmer? Advice: Consistency...
Holiday Cherished: Family Ornaments
My favorite ornaments on our tree are the pictures of my children in ornament frames. Many of these ornaments were made in school with their pictures inside them. Each year,...
Holiday Moments: Grace Hope
Favorite Holiday Moment: Grace Hope Christmas morning, Grace Hope, (age 2 1/2 CHARGE Syndrome; Pierre Robin Sequence) loved playing with the tissue paper more than toys. ~ Renee Pickwoad, Proud...
Alternative Sweets for Your Child During the Holidays
Alternative Sweets It seems that sweets and the holidays go hand-in-hand as an American tradition. Let’s face it, we are a society addicted to sugar in all of its forms....
