Parenting

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The Maincure

Ten years ago, I led a workshop for parents and grandparents of children with disabilities at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico. While there, I met Marcia,we spoke of many things over the course of that week, but one story she told resurfaces in my mind again and again.

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The Power of Play

One of the fascinating facts about brain development is that as far as the brain is concerned, we are all born premature

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The Birthday Party: Wise Beyond Her Years

Each of us experienced rejection from peers at some point growing up and we now watch as our own children experience it as well. It is painful to see our children get hurt. However,

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Patricia Plunkett “Everyday Heroes”

My friend, my confidante, my teacher, my son’s hero, my hero In the summer of 1998, I went to my orientation seminar at the University of Connecticut. I was sitting...

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Snowdrop

The Snowdrop has traditionally been a symbol of hope through adversity. Despite the difficulties arrayed against it, this flower forces it’s way through

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“Real Life”… with Terry Loren

This issue talks about dating and marriage for parents with special needs children. We thought it would be interesting to talk with a bachelor of 43 years that is planning to marry a mother with a special needs daughter

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When Parents Disagree

You’re right in the middle of disciplining your child. Emotions are running hot. You give your child a consequence for the misbehavior and your spouse steps in

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