Fun & Educational Things Kids Can Do During Their Spring Break
There is so much that a child can do during their spring break, and all from the luxury of their own home that is both fun and educational. On cold,...
Real Life
Bullying: How to Identify, Address & Change Harmful Behavior Affecting Your Child
Despite increased awareness, bullying continues to be a serious problem among young people, with research suggesting that nearly one third of teens are bullied at school every day. As parents...
Paige Talhelm: My Brother Helped Shape Who I Am and Will Become…
Paige Talhelm contributed to this issue’s “Real Sibs Share” section. We asked her to give us an insight into herself, as well as into her life being a sister to...
How Do You Get Your Kids Active?
Our readers shared with us (on Facebook) how they get their children active without breaking the bank. Bonnie L. My son and I have a “dance” party everyday. We turn...
Green Jobs, Green Money!
By Ernst VanBergeijk, Ph.D., M.S.W. Can the recycling of consumer electronics lead to jobs for people with disabilities? As a parent of a child with a disability, two of the...
Top 5 Strategies for Reading Comprehension Problems
Children with learning disabilities often experience constant challenges at school. They experience frustration with increasing complexity of school work and constant demands of reading throughout all of their subject matter....
Be Proactive vs Reactive this Year!
Gain Balance Through Proactive Calendar Management Do you find yourself wondering how you can possibly fit one more thing into your schedule? Do you wish that people would understand how...
Cruising with a Special Needs Child
Cruising is an excellent vacation choice for families with a special needs child. It’s a chance to visit multiple destinations without
Limiting Presents for an Extra Special Holiday Season
With the country still facing difficult economic times it’s an ideal time to shift the focus of your giving to
Toymaker Giant Fined for Allowing Lead Paint. What Does this Ruling Mean for Families?
Toymaker giant Mattel, and its subsidiary Fisher-Price, has been fined $2.3 million by
