2014 Cover Winner: Charlotte Chapman & Allix Chapman
Charlotte Chapman This issue’s cover photo shows Charlotte Chapman with her daughter, Allix, who has autism. Allix, 21, lives deep in the heart of “cajun country” (Louisiana) with her mom,...
Parenting
Mommy’s Timeout: Atlanta Botanical Garden Beautiful Earth Goddess
Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Imagine yourself here viewing this beautiful Earth Goddess, on display at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Take a couple of...
Amazing Grace!
Amazing Grace! From the time Christian knew his sister, Mandy, was pregnant, he practiced holding the baby and telling us he/she was going to hold his pinkie and for many,...
Smart Food Shopping
Smart Food Shopping Going grocery shopping can be a stressful event, especially if you don’t go with a game plan. There are so many choices and it seems like you...
The Birthday Gift
Every year I struggled with what to do for my daughter’s birthday. Of course, my daughter starts planning
Sneaky Ways to Keep Your Child Learning This Summer
There are many sneaky ways to keep children learning this summer that are fun and don’t involve shoving academics down their throats.
Reinforcement: Improving Behavior One Interaction at a Time
Pediatricians and educators tell parents to “reward good behavior”, but what does that really mean? Reward is often..
4 Tips for Managing Parties and Social Gatherings this Summer
Summer might be over, but, barbecues, outdoor festivals, street parties, family get-togethers and camping out are still things we look forward to…or, if you’re the parent of an autistic child, you may be thinking it’s time for sensory blowouts
Educational Options After High School for Students with Special Needs
As a person with learning disabilities, or the parent of a student with LD, there are many decisions to be made about the future, post-high school. Maybe college is one option, or
Kids Books: Zach Apologizes by William Mulcahy
Does your child need help with when and how to apologize? Does your child say “I’m sorry”, but they don’t know why?
