2015 Cover Winner: Cortney Kovack
Cortney Kovack Cortney Kovack, 19 (CP, seizure disorder, visual impairment), is enjoying winter and snow! She loves to swim, participate in cheer leading (is on 2 teams), music, singing and...
Special Needs
Using 2 Words Only, Describe Your Child’s Personality?
Parents shared the following two words to describe their child’s personality. What two words would you use to describe your child/children? Related: Can you describe your child’s personality, using...
Independence + Security Balance: Balancing Independence with Security Guardianship and Its Alternatives
Balancing Independence In most states, there’s a presumption that individuals over the age of 18 are legally competent, regardless of any disabilities they may have. If no action is taken...
Real Mom’s Share: Mitzi & Caitlyn
Mitzi McGilvray and her daughter, Caitlyn, contributed to this issue’s “Real Moms Share” section. We asked her to give us an insight into herself, as well as into her life...
Keep It Simple Apps For Organization
What’s Appening? Keep It Simple Apps For Organization The New Year brings with it a fresh start and mantras about getting organized, de-cluttering and resolving to be more efficient. While...
What Is Asperger Syndrome?
To help Raise awareness on the various disorders, Parenting Special Needs Magazine will be highlighting one disorder per issue. In this issue we are highlighting Asperger’s Syndrome
Author Jennifer Schwertfeger Gives Insight into Her New Book
Book Spotlight: Jennifer Schwertfeger, gives us an insight into her new book “Life With Grace, A Reference Guide for Parents of Premature Babies”.
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...
Reading and Study Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities
The first step to improving a child’s reading and study skills is to correctly identify the specific problem areas.
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...
