Early Intervention: First Steps in the Right Direction
Early intervention is a series of services that focus on the development of the infant and toddler – either with a disability or developmental delay. Through early intervention, a child...
Parenting
Finding Wonderful Horizons: Improving Children’s Quality of Life
Improving Children’s Quality of Life Everyone has the right to the best possible quality of life. Parents dream that their children will grow up to be happy, healthy, and fully...
“Mom & Me” 2019 Cover Winner: Larkin & James O’Leary
Larkin & James O’Leary Our cover features Larkin & James O’Leary. Congratulations to Larkin and her very excited thrill-seeker, James O’Leary, 5 years old. They are our 9th Annual Mom...
Let’s Recognize and Celebrate How Special Siblings Are
NATIONAL SIBLINGS DAY National Siblings Day (also referred to as Sibling Day) is observed on April 10. It is a day created to honor our brothers and our sisters. To honor...
Surgery Survival Guide: A Practical Guide to Coping with Surgery
Download: Surgery Survival: A Practical Guide for Coping with Surgery The Walker Family has endured 50+ surgeries as they have coped with multi-congenital defects syndrome with their four children. Surgery...
Mommy’s Timeout: Blue Cypress Lake
Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Imagine yourself enjoying the view of the trees growing in Blue Cypress Lake. Take a couple of deep breaths and...
2019 Cover Winner: Finley & Kimberly
Finley & Kimberly Our beautiful cover model is Finley Sandiford, five years old, diagnosed with Pitt Hopkins Syndrome. Her Mother, Kimberly, is so very proud of her middle child. Although...
I Do Not like Being a Special Needs Parent and That’s OK
I Do Not like Being a Special Needs Parent and That’s OK This morning was just like every other Monday morning. I went into my daughter’s room to wake her...
Spare The Rod: Addressing Difficult Behavior Effectively
Addressing Difficult Behavior Effectively The news and social media regularly publish stories depicting parents, educators, and others who are responsible for children with special needs, resorting to punitive approaches to...
How to Make Spring Break Fun for Kids with Special Needs
In this article: Practical ideas from a special needs mom to make spring break less stressful—whether you’re staying home or planning a trip. How To Make Spring Break Fun! Spring...
