Jessica Kovacs Shares about “Seeing the World in a New Way”
Jessica Kovacs contributed to this issue’s “Real Moms Share” section of the magazine. We asked her to give us an insight into herself, as well as into her life raising...
Family Life
Subtle Abuse
As I contemplated the above statements…the mistreatment of people with intellectual disabilities from horrifying to subtle
No Carve Pumpkin Ideas
Making Halloween decorating easy for all.
Relationship Rescue: Special Needs Teenagers and Summertime
Question: What to do with your special needs teenagers when school is over for the summer? Advice: Summer is officially here and those of us with special needs teenagers are...
Avoiding Power Struggles
Avoiding Power Struggles After throwing away meat wrappers, Suzy asks her son, David, to take out the trash before she leaves the room to make a phone call. When Suzy...
Avoiding Meltdowns During Theme Park Vacations
Theme parks can be overwhelming and exhausting experience for children with special needs here are a few tips to help
Simple Treasures: Special Memories
Special Memories I’m sharing with you one of my most treasured collections: a shadow/memory box full of my children’s “firsts”… first outfits or special items from their first year. How...
Happy Mother’s Day: Our Special Tribute to Special Mothers Everywhere…
Our Special Tribute to Special Mothers Videos compiled from “Mom and Me “cover contest submissions, thank you to all that participated. “A mother understands what a child does not say.”...
Relationship Rescue: Family Adventures Are Rapidly Approaching
Family Adventures Are Rapidly Approaching Dear Readers: Sometimes family adventures happen in the most unusual of times…and places. Here is a story outlining just that. And sometimes, lessons can be...
Barren Heights Retreat Brings Families Together
Recreational activities like boating or tennis can be difficult to fully enjoy as a family when there is a heavy focus on
