Real Moms Share: Amy Richardson Shares about “Homeschooling”
Amy Richardson 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 caring...
Parenting
Disability Etiquette 101
Points of etiquette that are helpful to keep in mind when working with people with disabilities.
Mommy’s Timeout: Magnificent Fall Colors
Take a time out and use Visualization Meditation to relax. Picture yourself here amongst the magnificent fall colors. Feel the cool crisp air on your skin. Take a couple...
Healthy Eating Made Real!
Whole foods and processed foods are available at every grocery store. Many people opt for processed foods because they are quick and convenient. In order to start eating “real” you...
Tiny Light Kylie
Tiny Light Kylie is so good at making friends. She is greeted at school every morning with a row of classmates waiting to give her hugs. This beautiful five-year-old girl...
Making School a Sensational Place for Children with Sensory Sensitivities (SPD)
Making School a Sensational Place Children with sensory sensitivities or SPD have a higher risk of slipping through the educational cracks due to misdiagnosis and misunderstanding. The problem isn’t that...
2012 Cover Winner: Hannah Metsch
Hannah Metsch: Shortly after Hannah was born, she was having hundreds of seizures a day. She has developmental delays, cerebral palsy, CVI, dystonia, & intractable seizure disorder. Hannah is an...
Advocacy Tips for the Long Haul
Advocacy Tips for the Long Haul Recently I talked to my son’s first elementary school Principal. She marveled at the progress he had made from his first days in the...
Relationship Rescue: Responding to Negative Comments
Question: How should I respond to negative comments about my child? Advice: I can’t believe how the summer flies by. School is right around the corner. I can’t help but...
Adjusting to School Tips
Adjusting to School Question: How can I help my special needs child adjust to school? Answer: The change from a relaxed summer schedule to a more rigid school schedule can...
