Turtles
Turtles The little boy dropped his backpack on the kitchen floor and thrust his writing assignment at his mother. She could barely understand him through his sobs. “She didn’t even...
Parenting
A Smooth Transition: Techniques to Shift from Summertime to the School Year
Smooth Transition With summer ending and a new school year starting, your child may have new teachers, new friends and even new activities. Want to help your child with the...
Special Fans: Davis
Davis’ first day of 1st grade! Submitted by Lisa Pauley Post pics to our wall… and you just may be selected as our SPECIAL FAN! on our Fan page. Just...
Avoiding Unmatched Expectations
The demise of any relationship is the result of unmatched expectations. The same is true for parent – school relationships. Too often I talk to parents of children with special...
Plan & Prepare: Healthy Eating Plan for the New School Year
Healthy Eating Plan The new school year is here and this means your children will be on a new schedule. Getting into a new routine of things can sometimes help...
Doug’s 3-Point Back-To-School Guide for Parents
Back-To-School Guide for Parents It’s that time of year again where both children and parents experience a myriad of emotions. Going back-to-school can be both stressful and exciting. Therefore, it...
Mommy’s Timeout: Fall Foliage
Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Picture yourself here, amongst the beautiful colors of the fall foliage. Take a couple of deep breaths and begin...
Kids’ Books Essentials: Supporting Different-Ability Awareness
Support Different-Ability Awareness this October. Share these books with your community. : ) Mr. Biggs in the city Author Kevin Bloomfield Mr. Biggs has huge feet and an even bigger...
2011 Cover Winner: Angela Ruzicka & Amanda Angela
Angela Ruzicka & Amanda Angela Angela Ruzicka and her sister Amanda Angela are the author of the Wendy on Wheels book series. Her sister, Amanda, has spina bifida and was...
Preparing Your Child with Special Needs for the New School Year
We see the ads in July screaming BACK TO SCHOOL SALE! Backpacks, pens, paper and yes, that funny commercial by Staples singing “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.”...
