Sharing “I Can!” Attitudes: Family Holiday Proud Moments
Family Holiday Proud Moments Proud moments can come in all forms, sizes, and degrees. These are some of the stepping stones in a person’s life….moments that we can recall as...
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Mental Health Is Not Something to Take for Granted: How to Manage Depression and Stress During the Holidays
How to Manage Depression and Stress During the Holidays Stress and depression can occur at any time of year, and for any reason. We have seen some of our favorite...
What Employers Can Do for Employees Whose Children Have Special Needs
What Employers Can Do for Employees Whose Children Have Special Needs According to statistics from “Disability and American Families,” 2 out of every 7 of the 72.3 million families included...
Sharing “I Can!” Attitudes: Moving Forward
Moving Forward Proud moments can come in all forms, sizes, and degrees. These are some of the stepping stones in a person’s life….moments that we can recall as we look...
When Mom Crosses the Finish Line
When Mom Crosses the Finish Line Raising a child with autism is very much like running a marathon. However, participation in my particular 26.2-mile event required even more endurance than...
Simple Ideas to Help You When You Face Financial Hardships
Dealing with Financial Hardships When You Have to Take Time Off from Work Many families today are only one paycheck away from financial hardships. When you are caring for a...
“Mom & Me” 2018 Cover Winner: Kathy, Evan & Nikki (Horse)
Our cover features 17-year-old Evan Morgan Saunders and his mother Kathy Saunders. Evan was diagnosed with CP, Genetic Disorder, ID and Autism. He lives in Columbia MO with his Mom...
Seven Ways to Celebrate Being a Special Needs Parent
Seven Ways to Celebrate Being a Special Needs Parent As I browse the Mother’s and Father’s Day cards at my favorite gift store, I find myself laughing, smiling and feeling...
Facing the Challenges of Balancing Work and a Special Needs Child
Balancing Work and a Special Needs Child: Speaking to Your Employer about Your Child’s Needs Finding a job is not always easy, and it can be that much harder for...
Mommy’s Timeout: Carrizo Plain National Monument Temblor Range
Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Imagine yourself enjoying the colorful patches of wildflowers that paint the floor of this valley. Take a couple of...
