Sharing “I CAN!” Attitudes: Climbing to the Top
Climbing to the Top My son is afraid of elevators and stairs. We’ve worked on stairs for months!! It used to take an hour to get to the 2nd floor;...
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Did You Know There Are 2 Carts Available That Transform Shopping Trips for Special Needs Families?
GoTo Shop Carts Suitable for younger children with special needs up to 77lbs aged approximately 3-8 years who require head support and lateral support Caroline’s Cart Suitable for older children...
2016 Cover Winner: Emma Elizabeth Largent
Emma Elizabeth Largent This issue’s cover-gal, dressed in red and looking very happy, is Emma Elizabeth Largent who is 5 1/2 years old. Emma has been diagnosed with a rare...
Mommy’s Timeout: Colors in Nature
Take a time out and use Visualization Meditation to relax. Look at the beauty of the colors in nature. See the details of the feathers. Be still and take...
Top 12 Gifts from the Toy Analyzer
Top 12 Gifts For 2016 from the Toy Analyzer Toys are chosen for its therapeutic benefits. This is how I gauge the benefits and usefulness of toys/games. I analyze four...
Be More “Present” in Your Parenting
Be More “Present” in Your Parenting Do you ever feel like you are not fully present for your child? Your mind is somewhere else…perhaps making a grocery list or replaying...
The IEP Is Written… Now What Do I Do?
After the IEP meeting, you may be feeling cautiously optimistic. The IEP was updated and your child will receive more services/time for services. But because of past experiences, you are...
What Gifts to Give Your Special Needs Child
How to handle gift giving for a special needs child that is functioning at a lower cognitive level than their age? Our son is 4 years old, but cognitively functions...
Inclusive Holiday Activities
Inclusive Holiday Activities The holiday season is a time for being together, family traditions, and showing people you care through thoughtful gift giving. Being part of a family with special...
GFCF/Chemical Free Holiday Breakfast or Brunch
GFCF/Chemical Free Holiday Breakfast or Brunch The weather has cooled down, some areas have snow, the fireplaces are burning wood and stoves and ovens beckon wonderful aromas! It’s time to...
