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Halloween is a holiday all children should enjoy. The sights (witchy decorations), the smells (chocolatey candy), and the sounds (howling wind) make the day a feast for the senses, which can also mean Halloween can be more difficult for children with sensory challenges. Nonetheless, there are plenty of fun ideas for children with special needs […]
There is no one roadmap parents must take in helping their children with learning disabilities achieve success in life. Each child’s personality, situation, and upbringing are different, and that means the paths taken will be as unique and varied as the children themselves. That said, parents can of course play a proactive role — one […]
Raising children with special needs can come with unique challenges and opportunities for parents. We’re here to say: you are not alone. Finding community is so important for children’s socialization and growth, and the same is true for their parents. From school administrators to relatives to fellow parents, there are many people who are here […]
How often do we hide our stress? Sometimes we think that revealing our stress shows we are weaker, angrier, or less pleasant to be around. While stress is not healthy, hiding it is even worse. We need healthy outlets for our stress — cooking, exercising, reading — and we need to know how to identify […]
For kids of all ages, mealtime can be difficult. For some, once they get a taste for foods like pizza, hamburgers or chicken nuggets, everything else pales in comparison. Picky eating is common for children, and it is especially so for those children with special needs. This can be tied to unhealthy weight gain, which […]
