Making Time for Fitness
Making Time for Fitness Time management may be one of the most debilitating aspects of life for families with special needs children. I have heard the “we don’t have time”...
Parenting
Running: My Temporary Escape
Running Like many parents of children with special needs, my child is my life. I become so engrossed in helping my child that I forget myself. In having a child...
How Do I Prepare for My Child’s Special Needs Future?
With the current economy the way it is… I am afraid we will never be able to retire. I am not even sure where or how to begin to prepare...
How to Use Choices and Preferences to Improve Cooperation
How to Use Choices and Preferences to Improve Cooperation We’re going to begin this article by stating the obvious: “People perform better – and, in general, behave better – when...
Can you describe your child’s personality, using only 2 words?
Parents shared the following two words to describe their child’s personality. What two words would you use to describe your child/children? Related: Using 2 Words Only, Describe Your Child’s Personality?...
Being a Role Model
Role Model Have you ever thought about how your daily habits influence your children? When it comes to eating, it is important that you are providing your children with a...
Relationship Rescue: How Do I Get My Husband to Help More During the Holidays?
Question: The holidays are always stressful for me. I always feel like everything is on me: make the plans for the holiday season, figure out what to buy the kids,...
Being Happy and Healthy for the Holidays
Being Happy and Healthy for the Holidays The popular belief that most people gain 5-10 pounds between Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s Day has been debunked. A new study suggests...
Wrapping Paper Game
Wrapping Paper Game Picture this: Everyone has opened their presents and played with their toys. The living room is strewn with wrapping paper and ribbons, you’ve already eaten, it’s too...
Proud Moments: Wyatt “Better than Hearing an Angel Sing”
Inspired by Wyatt December 27, 2009 Dear Editor, On December 25, 1864 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow penned the Christmas poem, “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day,” the famous words...
