Real Moms Share: Jennifer Schwertfeger
Jennifer Schwertfeger family “Grace: a powerful lesson in resilience”… Jennifer Schwertfeger is a special mother who contributed to this issue’s “Real Moms Share” section. We asked her to give us...
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Holidays: A Time for Family and a Time for Food
Candy Food What would the holidays be like without candy? Not much fun, especially for young children. Even if your child is on a special diet or you are just...
Gifts for Now… and Later
Gifts for the Holidays Holidays are a time to get together with friends and family and gift giving is oftentimes a part of the party. This year there are some...
Mommy’s Timeout: Jenison Majestic Drive
Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Imagine yourself here along this majestic drive with the beautiful blue sky and snow covered trees. Feel the cool...
2014 Cover Winner: Courtney Barnum & Liam
Courtney Barnum sent in this cute picture of her and her son, Liam, who is 8 years old. Liam has autism, BPD, ADHD and OCD, among other diagnoses. He is...
Mom Approved Gifts: Perfect Season for Fun
Mom Approved Gifts Buying gifts for a child or teen with special needs can prove challenging. As a Mom to a son who has Cerebral Palsy, I have struggled over...
Enjoy Your Holiday with Your Special Needs Child
Enjoy Your Holiday with Your Special Needs Child The decorations are perfect, the presents look magical, and the entire family is smiling and relaxed. That’s how the holidays are portrayed...
Brain-Building Fun: Inclusive Games for Families and Kids
Brain-Building Games These days, information about building our brains’ capacity and skills seems to be everywhere. “Change your brain, and you’ll change your life,” they say. Could it be true?...
The Gift of a Limb
The Gift of a Limb Preparing to Receive a Gift: January 16, 2003 was possibly the darkest day of my life. The sight of our son, Wyatt’s, black and lifeless...
How Do You Create or Maintain Peace and Joy During the Holidays?
How Do You Create or Maintain Peace and Joy During the Holidays? Parenting Special Needs readers shared with us on Facebook how they create peace and joy in their lives...
