Parenting

Did You Know Camp Inspire Gives Hot Air Balloon Rides?

Camp Inspire to Give Hot Air Balloon Rides Camp Inspire, a camp specifically for ventilator-dependent children, has a six day, five night camp designed for children and teens with complex...

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...

Ways to Advocate for Yourself While on a Special Diet

Ways to Advocate for Yourself While on a Special Diet For those who are highly allergic, or cannot tolerate any chance of cross contamination, there are more and more restaurants...

Journal Writing Can Help You to Reconnect with Yourself

Journal Writing Can Help You to Reconnect with Yourself If you are like me, after purchasing one of those pretty journals, you come home wondering what may be the best...

Inclusive Bathrooms: Let’s Start Talking About It

Inclusive Bathrooms Just a few short months ago, it seemed as though the whole world was in an uproar about Target and their “All inclusive/transgender/ bi-sexual/gay bathroom” policy. People were...

Restraints in School: What Can You Do?

Restraints in School: What Can You Do? Zachary’s laughter has been called infectious. One specialist even opined it sounded much like Charles Schultz’s famous character, Snoopy. The breath-taking sounds of...

5 Sunscreen Tips for Water and Active Play

Five Sunscreen Tips for Water and Active Play Is your family heading outdoors for sunny days at the beach, pool or park? When skin gets wet or sweaty, sunscreens may...