New School Year Should Mean New IEP
New IEP As the new school year begins, our children will be entering a new grade and possibly a new school. Everything will be new: curriculum, settings, teacher, possibly new...
Parenting
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Parents Raising Children with Special Needs
Stephen Covey, self-help bestselling author whose books have sold in excess of 20 million copies in 40 languages, inspired me
18 New Disability Emoji to Celebrate, Use and Share
In a world where cell phones are becoming more of a necessity and texting is the preferred way to communicate, it only makes sense that the use of emojis are...
BridgingApps’ “Go for the Goal – Your Story”
The BridgingApps Program of Easter Seals Greater Houston, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has launched Go For the Goal – Your Story contest; an invitation to those with disabilities to share...
Join us Today for “Changing Places Awareness Day”
Today is “Changing Places Awareness Day” in Britain. Changing Places was established in 2005. Their Campaign was started to make people aware of the need for certain additions that needed...
Mommy’s Timeout: Erg Chebbi Morocco
Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Imagine yourself walking at the top of Erg Chebbi, one of Morocco’s two Saharan ergs – large dunes formed...
Meet Isaiah, Samuel and Elijah
Isaiah, Samuel and Elijah This issue’s cover photo was sent to us by proud Mom, Jami De La Cerda. It features her son, Isaiah, 13, and twins, Samuel and Elijah,...
5 STEPS TO HELP YOUR CHILD MANAGE EMOTIONS
5 STEPS TO HELP YOUR CHILD MANAGE EMOTIONS Teaching Your Child Emotion Management: A Five-Step Guide When parents think about teaching their children social skills, they often focus on...
Learning Life Skills: Tech Can Play a Role
Learning Life Skills: Tech Can Play a Role As parents of children with disabilities, we do our best every day to ensure that our kids receive the supports and services...
Born to Shine: Learning to Find Strength in Differences
Born to Shine At 10 years old, Sam De La Cerda offers new perspectives on family dynamics, individuality, and inclusion in his new book, ‘Am I Invisible?’ The Fresno-born author...
