Kids and Halloween Candy: A Recipe for Disaster
Does the thought of how your children may behave this Halloween send a chill up your spine? If you answered yes, you are not alone. Millions of other parents share this concern, too.
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Saying “No offense”, can still be Offensive!
This incident really put a strain on our friendship (well, from my perspective anyway). It brings tears to my eyes now as I am writing this, because
Meet Sarah Cook from Cookwire Photography
Sarah has been a contributing photographer to Parenting Special Needs since 2010. We thought we’d have her share a little about herself
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Seven Unexpected Ways to Increase Your Child’s Learning
When most people hear words such as “learning,” “smart,” or “memory,” they automatically think of the brain. In school we teach “to the head” only, asking students to sit in chairs for long periods of time, listening and
The Upside of Making Your Own Educational Toys
I remember the first time I brought an educational toy. It was a shape sorter in which the square block fits in the square hole, the ball in the round...
Eat Your Medicine
Have you ever wondered why a pre-packaged food has a longer expiration date than the same food made from scratch which spoils in a matter of days? Look at the...
“Foodie” Fun for Kids: Chicken Pot Pie Cupcake
Encouraging Speech & Creating Yum! Chicken Pot Pie Cupcake What a great combo: chicken pot pies and cupcakes. Inspired by a recipe that we came across from Bev Cooks, we...
Ask Special Parents: Brushing Teeth
Brushing Teeth ADVICE NEEDED: I’ve been having battles with my 12 yr old son over tooth brushing – he will do anything to avoid it. Yes, it is a sensory...
Sharing Real Finds: Jessica’s Granola & Short Hot-Cold Food Container
Jessica’s Granola Jessica’s Natural Foods line of granola is made with love in small batches in a dedicated gluten-free facility in Michigan. These are the perfect treat for...
